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Eukanuba World Challenge heads
to Crufts for tenth anniversary
CRUFTS is to host the tenth anniversary Eukanuba World Challenge next year.
The opening ceremony and semifinal will take place in the Arena
on Thursday at 5.30pm before the
terrier and hound groups, and the
final will be in the Arena on Friday
at the same time before the utility
and toy groups.
The event will take the same
format as when it was held in the
US and will comprise between 37
and 43 dogs.
A top winner from each country
is invited to compete in a ‘League of
Nations-style’ competition.
In 2013 it was the turn of the UK’s
representative the Standard Poodle
Ch/Am Ch Afterglow Maverick
Sabre, owned at the time by Jason
Lynn, Mike Gadsby and John and
Sandra Stone. ‘Ricky’ replicated his
victory by winning best in show at
Crufts the following year.
The World Challenge was
launched in 2007 at Long Beach,
California with the support of the
American Kennel Club. After four
years it moved to Orlando, Florida,
where the unique event continued
to showcase top dogs from across
five Continents for another three
years.
with direct access to the final, and
further competitors are granted
a place in the final by winning
through from a specified qualifying
event in Europe – which this year
takes place at the Split summer
shows in Croatia at the end of the
month, or by winning best in show
at a major dog show such as the
World Dog Show, the European
Dog Show or Crufts.
The choice of the venue is the
Place in final
result of collaboration between the
In 2014, it moved across the FCI, the KC and the Challenge
Atlantic to the Winner Show in committee.
Amsterdam where it was held
“The FCI is the biggest supporter
for two years with the support of the competition, as the majority
of the Fédération Cynologique of the competitors from around
Internationale (FCI). Dogs are the globe have been sent through
named their nation’s representative, from FCI countries,” said chair-
man of the Challenge, Jose Luis
Ibanez. “The KC has also developed
a strong relationship with the Challenge – not only as a key supporter
but also by sending through UKrepresented dogs to take part in the
competition.
“For the past two years, the
Challenge has been successfully
held alongside the popular Amsterdam Winner Show in Holland, and
Eukanuba wishes to express sincere
gratitude to the Dutch Kennel Club
and the Winner Show committee
and supporters who helped make
the 2014 and ’15 Challenge two of
the best events yet.
It was now the right time to
move to Crufts, he said.
Continued on page 2
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News ............................................................................................................. 1-6
Letters and news............................................................................................ 8
Opinion .....................................................................................................10-11
Working with Dogs ...............................................................................12-13
Living with Dogs .......................................................................................... 14
In the Dog House......................................................................................... 15
Breed Notes .............................................................................................16-51
Top Stud Dog halfway results table ................................................20-21
Top Brood halfway results table .......................................................22-23
Nutrition feature ....................................................................................26-42
Show Focus supplement ..................................................................Centre
Continued from page 1
“So many stories and memories
have been created over the past nine
years at the Challenge… What a
Ricky wins the Eukanuba World
Challenge in Orlando 2013.
photo Croft-Elliott
extremely well-organised global
event and the ninth edition quite
honestly surpassed all expectations.
I’ve watched the event grow
from being held in the US and
Amsterdam, and now, coming to
the UK and to Crufts is a major
achievement and one we’re proudly
supporting.
“It’s also incredible to see the
amount of backing from all of the
national kennel clubs who send
representatives forward to the
Challenge, and we look forward to
seeing this amazing event unfold at
Crufts 2017.”
Dutch Kennel Club chairman
Gerad Jipping said: “For the past
two years the Winner show team
has worked really well with Eukanuba, and both competitions were
very special indeed and are proud
to have been part of the Challenge.
“We wish the Crufts committee
the very best of luck in putting on
another amazing event.”
The presidents of all the competing countries’ kennel clubs will be
invited to the finals at Crufts.
See Comment page 8.
French Bulldog no
longer champion after
KC removes two CCs
THE
FRENCH
Bulldog
Kingfriend Mr Chow has been
deposed as a champion after the
Kennel Club disqualified him from
two CCs.
He had been entered as an
American champion at City of
Birmingham 2014 and Birmingham
National last year, when in fact he
was a point short of gaining the title.
Owner Darren Friend said
A SPECIAL meeting called by the Flatcoated Retriever Society was can- he had been given the wrong
celled at a day’s notice when the member the club wanted to expel resigned information after Chow returned
from his American trip.
of her own accord.
Mr Chow has lost two of his
It had been alleged that Caroline Young (Brightstart) had brought the society into disrepute and members were to take a vote on Sunday on the proposal four CCs which have now gone to
the RCC winners at those shows
that she should be expelled.
But on the Saturday secretary Jennie Bird received a letter from Mrs Young – Jane Morgan’s Norcairn Dark
N’Debonair at Tytorro and Lilya
resigning from the club ‘as of now’.
“As the sole purpose of the meeting was to consider and vote upon the Gura-Mallon’s Celticlibrid Wilbur.
Mr Friend appealed against the
expulsion of Caroline Young as a member of the society due to allegations that
she had brought the society and the breed into disrepute, under item 11 of the KC’s decision to remove the CCs
constitution… it therefore negated the need for the meeting,” Mrs Bird said. and said his battle to overturn the
ruling began a year ago and ended
“A decision was therefore made to cancel the SGM.
only recently.
DOG WORLD was unable to contact Mrs Young.
way to hold the tenth anniversary
by holding it at Crufts. We’re very
grateful for the opportunity to
showcase our event there.
Flatcoat club member resigns
before SGM vote to expel her
National W/P Breeds Championship Show ..................................52-56
“We’re going to take a bit of time
off from showing now,” he said. “It’s
been a big strain on my family, and
the way it’s been conducted has
been upsetting and embarrassing.
“It’s caused us a hell of a lot of
trouble and cost us a lot of money.”
Mr Friend said he was told that
Chow had earned enough points to
become a US champion.
“Subsequently,
someone
obviously reported us to the KC,”
he said. “If they can’t beat you in
the ring they’ll find another way to
beat you.
“The Frenchie showing world is
awful now – I haven’t brought my
kids to shows for years because
we’re always verbally attacked.
It’s disgusting the way people
conduct themselves at shows; they
wouldn’t behave that way outside
a KC-affiliated event. I think the
KC should have more field officers
checking what’s going on.”
JHA semis at National
Working and Pastoral
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“Last year, Eukanuba started a
new chapter with Spectrum Brands,
and together the Challenge has
gone from strength to strength.
This latest development, of moving
to Crufts, will not only cement the
Challenge as a world-class event
but will also allow breeders and
exhibitors from around the globe to
see once again the world’s best dogs
all in one place.”
Crufts chairman Gerald King
said: “Crufts and the Kennel Club are
pleased to host the tenth anniversary
Eukanuba World Challenge in 2017.
This will be a fantastic opportunity
to have the entire dog world in
one place celebrating the most
successful and well-known dog show
in the world – Crufts – and at the
same time hosting the distinctive
Eukanuba World Challenge.
“It will throw the spotlight in
one place on the magnificence
of pedigree dogs, and enhance
the partnership the KC has with
Eukanuba, supported by the FCI.”
FCI president Rafael de Santiago,
who judged last year’s Challenge
final, added: “The Challenge is an
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Winning
the
working six-11 years
class in an entry of
five was Elizabeth
Hodgkinson,
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Lauren Bridges
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her second final
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class from an
entry of ten – this
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Cardigan Corgi.
They are seen
with judge Hollie
Kavanagh,
Liz
Cartledge
and
Marina Scott.
Kizzy Porter has
been in the final a
few times before
handling a Parson
Russell and this time
qualified handling a
Siberian Husky and
winning the 12-16
years working class
in an entry of 12.
She is pictured with
judge Frank Kane
and Marina Scott.
Robyn Arnall
is through to
another final,
this time with
an Australian
Shepherd after
winning
the
12-16
years
pastoral class
out
of
ten
entries.
Also
pictured
are
judge
Hollie
Kavanagh, Liz
Cartledge and
Marina Scott.
DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016 – 3
KC re-evaluates new policy Envy becomes first
on puppies with different UK Dogue champion
coat types to parents
THE KENNEL Club announced
on Monday that it was to register
Dachshund puppies of different coat
types to their parents, in the breed
register to which their coat most
closely conforms.
But not long afterwards it appeared
to undergo a volte face.
At first it said that such puppies
could now be registered as the
variety they most resembled, but the
following morning withdrew the
statement.
The move could have been
prompted by the KC becoming aware
of the breed council’s views – having
apparently not consulted it on the
matter. Chairman Ian Seath had spelt
out that the KC seemed to have taken
no account of the safeguards needed
to avoid ‘inevitable adverse health
consequences’.
Although the decision was
‘entirely logical’ from the perspective
of coat genetics, he said, he feared the
decision could lead to Lafora disease,
a form of epilepsy, being introduced
to two varieties.
On Monday afternoon the
KC distributed the press release,
which also said that Rough Collies
from Smooth Collie parents could
be registered as Rough for the
same reason, and that annex D of
regulation B2 was being altered
accordingly. The same already applies
to Longcoat Chihuahuas bred from
two Smooths and Belgian Shepherd
Dogs. The announcement included
words from KC secretary Caroline
Kisko who said the amendment
‘makes sense, especially as a precedent
already exists’.
“However, we would point out
that we reserve the right to DNA
profile any litters where parentage
may be in question,” she said. “Also,
in the case of Dachshunds, we would
emphasise that this latest amendment
to the regulations is about coat type
only and does not allow for the
interchange of Dachshunds between
the two sizes.”
DOG WORLD began seeking
views and contacted Mr Seath who
explained that, normally, Dachshunds
in the UK had two copies of their
own coat type gene because crosscoat matings do not take place.
“However, these were allowed
until 1977 and there are still Wires
and Smooths who ‘carry’ the genes
for different coat types,” he said.
“Imported dogs from countries
where cross-coat, and cross-size,
matings are more common may have
combinations of the coat-type genes.
Wires may carry the gene for Smooth
or Long, and Smooths may carry the
gene for Long.”
Recessive coats inevitably occur
occasionally in UK litters of Wires
and Smooths of both sizes, he went
on.
“Until
this
latest
KC
announcement, these puppies could
not be registered in the UK according
to their coat. However, recessive coats
born in litters outside the UK can be
registered overseas according to their
coat and then imported to the UK.
The whole situation clearly presented
a number of anomalies.
“The breed council’s health
committee has written two papers
on this matter which explain the
pros and cons of allowing such
registrations, covering issues such
as genetic diversity and health
considerations. Committee chairman
Roger Sainsbury concluded that
there was a strong case for allowing
registrations of recessive coats,
subject to proper health safeguards.
It is therefore disappointing that the
KC did not consult with us before
Dog walker’s van stolen
with five dogs inside
A SEARCH is underway for five
dogs who were inside a professional
dog walker’s van when it was stolen.
The vehicle disappeared from
outside a house in West Norwood,
London, as Denise Joest was inside
collecting another dog.
Police are investigating the theft,
which took place last week, but are
not sure whether the motive was to
take the van, the dogs, or both.
One of the animals, a working Cocker Spaniel, was found
unharmed in Sydenham a few days
later, but the other four are still
missing. They are a ‘teacup’ Yorkshire
Terrier, a black and cream lurcher, a
Cavalier/Poodle cross and a Cocker
Spaniel/Poodle cross.
Anna Bailey, who owns Nina, the
lurcher, said she thought she had
been spotted in Nunhead cemetery
a few days after the theft.
“I only moved to the area recently
and this is horrific,” she said. “You
just don't think someone is going to
nick a van and then dump the dogs
all over south London.”
She adopted Nina from Battersea
Dogs’ and Cats’ Home.
“She was nervous and jumpy
when I got her five years ago, so if
anyone sees her she will be running
away,” she said. “But she loves treats
and cheese.
“With everyone out there looking
and sharing on Facebook and Twitter somebody will spot them, they’ll
turn up, I feel really positive about
that.”
Ms Joest’s dog was one of those
stolen. The dog-walking service’s
owner, Angela Norton of Complete
Pet Care, said: “I don't care about the
van – you can replace a van but you
can't replace a member of someone's
family.
“I’ve known those dogs since they
were puppies, and I'm heartbroken for the owners. The dog walker
involved is devastated.”
The community has rallied
around to help in the search for the
dogs, although some have not been
so supportive.
“Yesterday I had a really horrible
hoax call with someone telling me
what they would do to the dogs if I
didn't send them money,” she said.
“But a number of celebrities, including Clare Balding, have offered to
help with the appeal, and a local
drone company is helping with the
search.”
making this decision.”
The breed now faces the mutation
for Lafora disease being introduced
to the Miniature Smooth and
Miniature Long populations, Mr
Seath said.
“We will be urging the KC
to make it a requirement of
registration of these recessive coats
to be dependent on both Mini Wire
parents having clear Lafora DNA
test results. We also have concerns
that it can be very difficult to tell
the difference between a ‘Pin Wire’
puppy and a recessive Smooth puppy,
so we may end up with some puppies
being incorrectly registered. It should
also be a requirement to have these
puppies DNA tested to confirm they
do indeed have two copies of the
gene for a smooth coat.
“I am sure our health committee
will be happy to explain their
recommendations to the KC’s
General Committee so that
safeguards can be implemented
before registrations of recessive coats
are permitted.”
On Tuesday morning the above
statement was seen by the KC, and
within an hour it asked DW if it
could respond. Subsequently it sent
a statement saying: “We understand
that the Dachshund breed council has
concerns with regard to the potential
for Lafora’s disease to be passed on
to the Miniature Smooth variety
by the Miniature Wire variety. The
breed council is more than welcome
to submit its views on this matter to
the General Committee where it will
be given careful consideration.”
However, minutes after that
the KC asked DW to ignore the
original announcement relating to
Dachshunds, as the amendment now
applied only to Collies. It declined
to explain the reason behind the
apparent change of heart.
On hearing this Mr Seath said:
“I’m pleased to hear that the General
Committee has said they will
welcome some input from the breed
council, as this will allow it to express
its views.”
Jeff Crawford also provided a
statement to DW before the KC
called a halt. He was in favour and
said: “Purely personally, it was very
gratifying to hear the news that the
KC has decided to accept recessivecoated Dachshunds for registration.
This argument has bubbled along
for a couple of years within the
breed and I have always been quietly
confident that the KC would come to
this conclusion.
“Because my feelings run deep on
this question I have attended the last
two breed council meetings where
this was to be discussed. I must admit
I have been appalled at the lack of
understanding and misinformation
expressed and the overwhelming vote
of the clubs to reject the application.
The complete lack of knowledge of
basic Dachshund history was also
evident and, after all, in dog breeding,
history always finds a way to repeat
itself.
“I had a lot of personal experience
in at least three varieties in the past
of the input ‘recessive’ breeding can
offer a serious breeding programme
and, as far as Standard Longs are
concerned, I am probably the only
one left with personal knowledge
In brief
AT
DARLINGTON
ch
show, Japanese Shiba Inus and
Keeshonds will now be judged
by Keith Nathan and the hound
group by Geoff Corish, both
subject to Kennel Club approval.
AT SCOTTISH Kennel Club
ch show, Rottweilers will now be
judged by Violet Slade, subject
to Kennel Club approval.
TERRY Munro has apologised
to exhibitors for having to
withdraw from his judging
appointments at Windsor and
National Working and Pastoral
Breeds championship shows.
“Following an operation the
day before Windsor I was told
by my consultant I could judge
at East of England but had to
withdraw from Windsor,” he
said. “The Monday after East of
England I was rushed back to
hospital because of blood loss.
I was released in the evening of
July 13 but told I had to rest. At
present, although tired I appear
to be recovering.
“I
apologise
for
the
inconvenience my withdrawal
has caused to exhibitors who
entered under me, the officers
and committees of both societies,
and thank the judges who took
on my entries.”
photo Walker
BRITAIN’S first Dogue de Bordeaux champion was crowned at National
Working and Pastoral Breeds show last weekend. Andrew and Nicola
Nattriss’ Soultime Emberez Envy took her third CC under Richard
Kinsey, following her first at Crufts under Jeff Horswell and a second at
the Northern Dogue de Bordeaux Club from Peter van Montfoort from
the Netherlands.
At Crufts the breed received its first set of CCs and as the BOB came
from Italy Envy is also the breed’s first UK-bred and owned CC winner.
She was bred by Mr Nattriss in partnership with Nik Burnikell and
Becky Swanston and is by Emberez Intrepid, a son of the breed’s first UK
championship show group winner Dutch Ch Tyrannus Skyejacked by
Emberez, ex Emberez Silhouette at Soultime.
One litter sister is an American champion and another won the RCC
at the Northern club.
Envy was joint top puppy in 2014 and top bitch ’15 when she was BOB
nine times, BOB five times and was shortlisted in the group at Paignton.
As the breed is in the Kennel Club’s category three, she had to pass a
veterinary check at the National W/P Breeds so that she can claim her
title.
of the animals involved when the
Smooth breeding did so much for
Longs.”
And the Collie fraternity also
seemed happy. Smooth Collie breed
council secretary Sheila Beeney said:
“We’re very happy with the KC’s
decision, as we applied for this to
happen; we made a presentation to
the KC asking for it.
“Puppies born Rough from
Smooths are genetically pure Rough,
so it’s ridiculous that they should be
registered as Smooths. They carry
two Rough genes and are Rough.
And if you put that Rough to another
Rough you will get a Rough, because
the Rough gene is so dominant.
“We felt it was wrong before – and
goes completely against the Trade
Description Act, saying these dogs
are Smooths. The majority of the
breed council agreed. I think if the
club had said no, it probably wouldn’t
have been allowed. And I think they
realise there are some advantages,
as a lot of Smooths are Collie eye
anomaly clear, and if one of the
Rough dogs produced is clear they
could be used to improve the breed’s
eye status.”
DW’s Smooth Collie breed note
writer, Isobel Griffiths, said this was
‘a big turn-around’ on the part of the
KC.
“It was adamant before that it
would not register such litters,” she
said. “I think it’s very good news; I
don’t breed any longer but it makes
a lot of sense.
“The gene is recessive and will
come up for years to come; we all get
them in Smooth to Smooth matings,
and people think there’s something
wrong with what we’re doing, they
find it very difficult to understand. It
will make life much easier.”
DW’s Rough Collie breed note
writer, Carole Smedley, called it a
step forward.
“Some Smooths do not have the
correct coat as described in the breed
Standard and quite a few are open
coated but they are still a Smooth
Collie,” she said. “A Rough can only
be born if both Smooth parents
carry the gene for Rough coat, or
so I understand, and as some of the
lines in the Smooth Collie still have
Roughs in their parentage it is only
to be expected.
“However, it is not a go-ahead for
Rough to Smooth inter-breeding,
and the KC has added a proviso that
were parentage may be in doubt, a
DNA test will be carried out. Many
of our current owners/breeders
already include this test as part of
their standard practice. Well done to
the Smooth Collie Club of GB.”
THE PEKINGESE is the
subject of the latest breed lecture
to be added to the Kennel Club’s
online learning facility, the
KC Academy. From July 21,
subscribers to the site will be
able to see Liz Stannard of the
famous Shiarita kennel discuss
the Pekingese’s various points
with students of the breed. For
details, visit www.kcacademy.
org.uk.
A DRUG-detecting Labrador
has died after being left in
a van for two hours while
training exercises took place
in Pennsylvania. Two-year-old
Totti was found in the squad
car at Rockview state prison
near Bellefonte, according to
authorities. Sgt Chad Holland,
Totti’s handler, had stored
training items in the vehicle at
the end of the exercise and did
not realise he was locked inside,
said a spokesman for the state
Department of Corrections. He
was shut in the vehicle from
12.15pm until 2.44pm.
Dog handlers and other staff
tried to cool him with a water
hose and ice, and took him, still
conscious, to a nearby veterinary
clinic but he died that night. The
spokesman said Totti’s death
‘has been very devastating for
everyone involved’.
Totti was a member of the
state Department of Corrections
Drug Interdictions Unit. This is
the first incident of its kind since
the unit was launched in 1995,
according to a statement from
the department. Prison officials
have launched an investigation.
A WOMAN was seriously
injured when she fell into a
ravine on the boundary of
Northumberland
National
Park while walking her dogs.
She slipped near the edge of a
waterfall and fell 20ft, taking her
dogs with her. She is recovering
in hospital.
4 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
NEWS
YKC members bring home medals
at first Junior Agility Championship
Bronze medals for pioneering Young Kennel Club’s Team GB.
YOUNG Kennel Club (YKC)
members representing Team GB
took home two overall bronze
medals after competing in the
European Open Junior Agility
Championships in Slovakia for the
first time.
Team GB Red – Belle Howlett
and Leia, Sammy Pegg with Blaze,
Adam Stretton and Jet and Daniel
Croxford with Briar – won bronze
in the large category overall, gold
in the agility round, and was
placed 24th in the jumping. Their
combined scores meant they were
able to take home the bronze medal
for the large team overall.
Jack Ryan and Jet also won a
bronze medal in the individual
under 15s category. He came tenth
in the jumping round the last day,
which meant his total scores earned
him third place overall.
Other successes included Team
GB White which came second
in the large team jumping round;
Daniel Croxford with Bess who
came third in the individual
jumping small height category;
and Cameron Bunce with Ziggy
who came third in the agility junior
medium height category.
In addition to the two overall
bronze medals won by Team GB
they also won a gold, silver and two
bronze medals in the agility and
jumping individual rounds.
The championships attracted
hundreds of dogs and handlers
from all over the world, with
24 countries represented at the
competition including Russia and
the US. This was the first time a
junior team from Britain made up
of YKC members has competed at
the championships.
Team GB, which is sponsored
by CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds
and the Kennel Club, comprises
manager Mark Laker, coach Paul
Moore, team support Ann Roberts
and assistant Sam Chapman.
“The team was absolutely
brilliant,” Mr Laker said. “Coming
home with bronze, silver and gold
medals across all heights and
age groups was fantastic.
“This has been an incredible
introduction for Agility Team GB
juniors to a top-level international
competition, and we’re already
looking forward to next year’s
competition.”
Next year’s championships will
be held in Luxembourg and run
from July 13-16.
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‘Scaremongering’ press
may deter owners from
vaccination, warn vets
VETERINARY chiefs fear that
cautionary articles about a vaccine
for leptospirosis may lead to owners
being too scared to have their dogs
vaccinated.
A recent piece in a national
newspaper claimed that dogs were
dying or suffering severe allergic
reactions after receiving Nobivac
L4.
The article also alleged the
World Small Animal Veterinary
Association (WSAVA) was urging
owners not to use the vaccine on
puppies less than three months
old, and claimed that ‘according to
reports made to the Government’s
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
(VMD) by owners, more than 120
dogs are feared to have died after
receiving a dosage in the three years
the product has been on the market’.
But this week British Veterinary
Association (BVA) junior vicepresident Gudrun Ravetz said she
feared this would prevent owners
getting their dogs vaccinated,
adding that it was essential owners
made ‘fully informed choices’ in
partnership with their vet on a
suitable vaccination plan.
“We’re very concerned that the
recent articles about L4 vaccine
risks scaremongering owners into
making blanket decisions and
avoiding vaccinations for their dog,”
she said in the Veterinary Record.
“Vets, many of us being pet
owners
ourselves,
completely
understand the upset and concern
when pets are unwell. However,
vaccinations save lives and are an
important tool in keeping animals
healthy.”
However, it was also reported
that MSD, which makes Nobivac
L4, had been asked to add more
warnings to the product information saying that ‘in very rare cases’
immune-mediated reactions had
been reported, including anaemia
affecting red blood cells, a drop in
the number of platelets, and arthritis
in more than five joints.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) said it did not ‘currently’ intend to remove the vaccine
from the market but that it was
working with various agencies to
assess the adverse reaction data
and the ‘benefit:risk balance’ of the
product.
Anyone who suspects their animal has had an adverse reaction
to any medication or has concerns
should report these to their vets so
they could be ‘thoroughly and scientifically investigated’ and reported to
the veterinary medicines regulators,
Ms Ravetz said.
The WSAVA said it was not
true that it was urging owners not
to use L4 on young puppies. It said
it would never ‘urge owners’ and
would never make recommendations about named commercial
products. It referred to its current
guidelines saying that when ‘noncore vaccines’ were chosen for a dog
– on the basis of national or regional
knowledge on the prevalence and
risk of leptospirosis – they should be
given from eight weeks of age with a
second dose two to four weeks later,
and then an annual booster vaccine.
The VMD has advised vets to
make clinical judgments on the benefits of using the vaccine for an individual dog based on their knowledge
of the local epidemiological situation and risk of leptospirosis versus
the potential risks outlined in the
product literature.
In the first three and a half years
since L4 was authorised, the incidence of adverse reactions recorded
was 0.064 per cent which meant
that for every 10,000 doses sold
there had been six reported adverse
reactions. The most commonly
reported clinical sign following vaccination was lethargy, the VMD
said, followed by vomiting and then
diarrhoea.
It encouraged vets and owns to
report adverse reactions at www.
gov.uk/report-veterinary-medicineproblem.
MSD Animal Health said that
as a responsible animal health company it took every adverse reaction
report seriously and investigated
thoroughly.
“Whenever possible we work
with the owner and attending vet
to assemble as much clinical information as we can to help determine
the cause of a pet’s health issue, and
whether or not the product may
have been involved,” a spokesman
said. “The overall frequency of all
pharmacovigilance reports received
for this product is what regulatory
authorities classify as ‘rare’. The
safety profiles of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines are established from rigorous clinical trials
and safety warnings for the product
are provided on the product data
sheet.
“All suspected adverse events
need to be reported through the
correct channels so that they can
be properly recorded, investigated,
reviewed and eventually leading to
appropriate actions…”
Adverse reactions can be caused
by underlying disease, using other
drugs at the same time or another
reason.
“Therefore, marketing authorisation holders and the authorities
are obliged in the EU to apply a
causality assessment to each case
indicating the likelihood of an
adverse event being linked to product administration,” the spokesman
said.
“Veterinary professionals are best
placed to advise pet owners about
the use for specific veterinary medicines and we would always recommend that owners should talk to
their veterinary professional with
any concerns they may have about
the use of a particular product.”
Obituary
Pat Phillips
I AM absolutely heartbroken and devastated to be
writing this post, writes Nicola Singh. Last week Pat
Phillips (Kelltara), a dear, dear friend of ours, lost her
brave battle against cancer.
Pat had a lifelong involvement with dogs and
horses, but it was a Rottweiler, Abbey, who started
her journey into showing, breeding and judging.
Pat was a knowledgeable stalwart of many breeds;
she had a passion for the dog world, and the great
show successes that she and Steve had reflected that.
She was a well-respected judge, which culminated in
her judging Alaskan Malamutes at a club show and
at Crufts.
She served on many committees and was happy to
share her great knowledge and experience, to the betterment of the breeds. As breeder and co-breeder of
many breed record holders and top dogs, her expertise
in that field was also clearly evident. She had friends
in many breeds, as her interest in learning about dogs
was great; she loved to attend seminars and to extend
her knowledge.
Pat had many top honours with her Alaskan Malamutes and Greenland Dogs and she formed a great
friendship and partnership with Janetta Parkyns
(Seacourt) during her time in both breeds. Our lives
were changed completely when we were joined by
Otis, our first Greenland Dog, co-bred by Pat and
Janetta. We’ll always be thankful to Pat for allowing
us to start our own journey in the breed and for giving
us such great support.
She made up/bred champions in Norwich and
Norfolk Terriers, and her proudest moment was when
husband Steve handled their homebred Ch Kelltara
Topsy Turvey to BOB at Crufts in 1998 under breed
specialist Michael Crawley. Another notable achievement was Ch K Dolly Daydream holding 12 CCs, a
bitch breed record.
2005 started Pat and Steve’s journey into Pyrenean
Pat Phillips.
Sheepdogs, where their mark was well and truly
stamped. Their achievements in this breed have truly
been astounding and results from their dogs have
ranged from being the first PSD to win a puppy
group, an adult group, RBIS and BIS, shortlisting in
the group at Crufts and championship show group
placings. Their full accolades in PSDs are just too
numerous to list, bringing the breed firmly to the
attention of the judges.
Pat dedicated her life to her dogs and her other
animals; she was a true ambassador for our sport and
the dog world has lost a valuable, honest colleague.
She leaves Steve, daughter Sharon and grandchildren
Tori and Jake. My thoughts are with them and her
extended family.
Pat will be missed by many and I certainly have lost
a true friend. Goodbye Pat, I’ll forever be grateful to
you for all that you have done for Stuart and me and
all that you’ve taught me over the years.
6 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
NEWS
Trio of Greyhound life-savers
give blood for treats and toys
THESE canine patients may look
as if they are receiving live-saving
veterinary treatment, but quite the
reverse is true, as they are actually
giving blood to help save other dogs.
And their reward is a handful of
biscuits and sometimes even a cup of
cool tea.
Rosie, Alan and Colin are
part of a growing league of
canine blood donors who give
a pint up to four times a year.
Colin, a six-year-old Greyhound
cross, is heading towards his 14th
donation. He is so relaxed during the
session that he always falls asleep in
the middle.
Owner Phil Bragg said: “He
knows he gets a treat afterwards now
so the biggest problem is convincing
him to wait long enough for them to
collect the blood, as he just wants to
dash off and get his reward.
“It’s so easy to do, he has
no problems afterwards and if
he ever needed a transfusion
I know how grateful I’d be.
It’s something I’d suggest anyone
with a calm dog does.”
Three-year-old
Rosie,
an
ex-racing Greyhound, is more of a
novice. She has just given her second
pint of blood – a huge achievement
for a dog who was once frightened of
her own shadow, according to owner
Ann Fowkes.
“When we got Rosie she’d never
even seen grass or carpet as she
had lived in kennels all her life, so
everything made her nervous,” she
said. “But now she’s so relaxed that
she doesn’t even flinch when the
needle goes in, and she loves all the
fuss.
“She’s up and racing around
straight away after, so it doesn’t seem
to affect her in the slightest.”
Another ex-racer, nine-year-old
Colin is so relaxed while giving blood
he falls asleep.
Alan, has given ten pints in total and
has now retired, giving up his blooddoning bandana. Owner Anne Gee
said: “He’s getting too old now to
continue, but he’s definitely done his
bit to help others.
“He knows what to expect and
he’s always very chilled and enjoys
Breeder fined for keeping dogs in ‘filthy
conditions’; she ignored council warnings
A BREEDER who had up to 35 dogs at her premises
The air quality was ‘very poor’, they said, which crehas been ordered to pay more than £1,500 for keeping ated a significant risk of disease, and the kennels were in
the after-donation treats and toys.”
her animals in what a court was told were filthy and dan- a poor state of repair, with sharp rusty edges putting dogs
National charity Pet Blood Bank gerous conditions.
at risk of being injured.
has been running the service for
Julia Newton Winfield, 45, of Cromore Close, CoalParts of the kennels had no lighting or heating, the
veterinary practices for the past ten ville, in Leicester, failed repeatedly to improve the dogs’ court was told, contrary to the conditions stipulated in
years, organising donating sessions living standards, while selling puppies for up to £900 Newton Winfield’s licence. She was prosecuted after she
throughout the UK. One recipient each.
failed persistently to manage the premises and did not
was seven-year-old Border Terrier
Her website states she has Labradors, Golden do any maintenance.
Trixie, who owes her life to the blood Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, all varieties of Poodle, CavNewton Winfield was banned for four years from
she received after she ate rat poison. aliers and labradoodles.
operating any breeding establishment, fined £860 and
“She was at death’s door and if
She pleaded guilty to failing to comply with condi- ordered to pay £600 costs and victim surcharge of £86.
she hadn’t been given the blood then tions of her breeding licence at her premises in Shaw
Afterwards, the council chief environmental health
there’s no doubt she would have Lane, Markfield.
officer, Rob Parkinson, said: “This is an excellent result
died, so I’m incredibly grateful to the
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, which for the environmental health team and a strong warning
donor dog,” said owner Janet Car- brought the prosecution, told Leicester Magistrates’ that we will not tolerate sub-standard conditions that
rington. “And now Trixie has even Court that Winfield repeatedly refused to work with can lead to poor animal welfare within those premises
gone on to be a mum. She’s full of environmental health officers who wanted her to we have a legal duty to regulate and licence.
life and incredibly healthy.”
improve standards. Officers visited the kennels over a
“Officers spent a lot of time trying to educate the
It takes about five minutes to period of time, and during September and October said operator in an attempt to secure the required standards
donate one pint of blood, which can be they found the premises in such a filthy state that the of welfare for the dogs but the advice was ignored and so
used in four life-saving transfusions. dogs were endangered.
there was no choice but to take legal action.”
To donate, dogs must be between
one and eight years old; weigh more
than 25kg; have a good temperament; never have travelled abroad; be TWO medical students have been college after social media users shared that the students had been released,
up to date with vaccinations; not be arrested and released on bail for the video across networks in an and that it had been ‘a black day for
on any medication; be fit and healthy. throwing a dog off a rooftop in the attempt to find the culprits.
animal welfare in India’. Although
Further information can be obtained Indian city of Chennai.
The Humane Society of India the laws state that they could be
from www.petbloodbankuk.org.
There was massive social media offered more than £1,000 reward jailed for a maximum of five years for
outrage after a video they made of the for information leading to their maiming or injuring an animal, they
incident went viral in the country.
identification. Animal activists then could face as little as a £1.14 fine.
The dog was found alive, injured filed a complaint with the police who
The dog has been named Bhadra,
and unable to walk but still wagging went to the college to look for the which is Hindi for blessed.
her tail, animal rights activist Shravan students. They had left the city and
“She was terrified, cowering under
Krishnan said.
returned to their home town, 600km a stairwell, and urinated when I
The fact that the students were away, as outrage intensified, but their picked her up,” Mr Krishnan said.
released from custody so quickly has parents agreed to hand them over to “But what broke my heart was that
also caused widespread anger.
the police.
she was still wagging her tail.”
The men were identified as
Animal welfare activisit Shravan
Activists are petitioning for stricter
students of the Madha medical Krishnan said he was disappointed penalties.
Bail for students who threw dog off rooftop
Owners bewildered after dog taken by
Belfast council for looking like a pit bull
Greyhound blood donors Colin, Alan and Rosie.
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A COUNCIL seized an ‘affectionate’
young dog from his home for ‘looking
like a pit bull’, his owners claim.
Hank has been taken by Belfast
City Council which said it had a
statutory duty to enforce the Dogs
(NI) Order 1983.
Hank belongs to Leonard Collins
and Joanne Meadows who have had
him for nearly two years, since he
was a puppy. Last week Mr Collins
returned home to find his dog had
been removed from the house. A
warrant was pinned to his front door
saying he had been taken into the
council’s care under the Dangerous
Dogs Act.
“My dad walks Hank during
the day and he called to tell me
that he wasn’t there,” Mr Collins
said. “A neighbour told me eight
police officers and four dog wardens
showed up to take Hank away.
“I can’t fathom why anyone would
report him. He lazes about for 90 per
cent of the day and wants to play the
other ten per cent. He’s a very playful
dog and is part of our family; my
nieces and nephews adore him and
my dad loves walking him.
“He’s extremely affectionate, we’ve
never had any issues with aggression.”
courts”, Mr Collins said.
“Hank has a skin condition and
he doesn’t have his medication with
him; we don’t know where he is or
what’s happening to him.”
Mr Collins said he hopes that
breed-specific laws in Northern
Ireland will be changed so dogs can
No visiting
be judged on their behaviour.
Mr Collins said he believes
“A dog can be deemed a pit bull
Hank, who is neutered, insured and because of its measurements, but that
microchipped, is a Staffordshire doesn’t mean it is one,” he said.
Bull Terrier/Labrador cross. He and
Under Article 25(a) of the Dogs
his family have not been told where (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 some
Hank is being held, nor are they types of dog, including pit bulls, are
allowed to visit him.
deemed inherently dangerous and
He also said that the dog warden can be destroyed.
told him there were no problems or
Hank is being assessed, a council
complaints about the dog’s behaviour spokesman said.
– only how he looks.
“We would like to assure those
“When I spoke to the dog warden who have expressed concern about
they said we had two options: either the dog’s welfare that he is being well
sign him over, which would most looked after and his needs are being
likely result in him being put down, met”, she added.
or to fight the order through the
First platinum agility warrant
goes to Shetland Sheepdog
A SHETLAND Sheepdog has
become the first dog of any breed
to be awarded the platinum agility
warrant, the Kennel Club has
announced.
Seven-year-old Ag Ch Japaro
Cool Jazz at Craygill (Glen) is the
fourth agility dog Jean Tuck of
Uttoxeter has owned.
The new level of platinum agility
warrant was introduced in January
and dogs must accrue 1,200 points,
400 of which must have been
achieved this year. The higher level
of diamond, which requires 1,600
points, was also introduced in 2026.
“It was very exciting to learn that
Glen is the first dog to achieve the
platinum agility warrant,” Jean said.
“He’s a brilliant little dog who really
understands agility and always tries
very hard to do the course correctly.
“In order to keep up with Glen I
had to lose over a stone in weight, so
he’s certainly helped me to keep fit.
“I hope this achievement will
encourage new people to become
interested in agility and that those
already involved will be inspired
by our achievement and will work
towards the platinum agility warrant
too, possibly even going on to the
diamond award. That’s the great thing
about agility – there’s always some
new challenge to spur you on.”
Competitors win points from
gaining clear rounds and being
placed first to tenth in agility or
jumping classes. A points table is
available on the KC website at www.
thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/
agility/new-to-agility/agilitywarrant/.
“The new platinum and diamond
agility warrants were introduced
in order to provide handlers with
additional goals to aim for once they
have achieved the well-established
gold agility warrant,” said KC
secretary Caroline Kisko. “We’re
delighted that Jean has achieved the
first platinum warrant with Glen
Jean Tuck and Ag Ch Japaro Cool Jazz
at Craygill.
and would urge those handlers who
have already achieved gold and who
are working towards the higher
levels to claim their new warrant as
soon as they are able.”
8 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
Comment
we know dogs
IT IS pleasing to have some unequivocally
good news to report this week, with the
announcement that Crufts is to host the next
Eukanuba World Challenge.
At a time when the country in general is
taking a more inward-looking stance, it is good
that this does not apply to our leading dog
show.
The World Challenge has become one of
the most exciting developments in the show
scene in recent years, with the opportunity
for exhibitors to represent their country being
very much coveted. In our view, anything that
can bring together not just exhibitors but dog
people as a whole from around the world is to
be very much encouraged, and will hopefully
have many benefits beyond the short-term thrill
of competition.
The pedigree dog world faces many of the
same challenges around the world and if
administrators and those with influence on the
future can meet up this way, surely only good
can result.
This will be the tenth anniversary of the
competition which began at Long Beach,
California, as part of the American Kennel Club/
Eukanuba National Championship. A few years
later it and the whole show moved to Orlando,
Florida, rather less of a journey for most of the
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international competitors.
After the sponsoring company split in two,
it was the European Eukanuba that retained
its enthusiasm for the Challenge, rather than
Mars who took over the American side of the
business. Indeed from this year the brand is
no longer sponsoring even the AKC National
Championship, Royal Canin taking over.
Thankfully the Challenge itself continued,
albeit on a rather less extravagant scale, but
with the support of the Fédération Cynologique
Internationale, which happily will continue even
at Crufts.
For the past two years the popular end-ofyear event in the Netherlands, the Winner
Show Amsterdam, has hosted the Challenge
successfully. Now the event will reach a much
larger potential audience as part of what is still
(thanks to the overseas visitors) the world’s
largest dog show.
The event is timed for before the group
judging on the Thursday and Friday. The hope
must be that this will encourage spectators to
stay on for the evening programme on those
two days. Sometimes the huge Arena can seem
less full on the weekday evenings, even though
there is no extra charge, so the extra spectators
supporting their country’s representative will
be very welcome.
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No doubt the vast majority of the competing
dogs will also be participating in the breed
judging. The timing should ensure that any
clashes are kept to a minimum, and we would
hope that the show officials will keep an eye out
for any possible cases of dogs needing to be in
two places at once.
The ironic aspect is that in the early days of
the World Challenge, our own Kennel Club never
seemed to show a great deal of enthusiasm for
it. Most of the national governing bodies of
the dog world made the decision on how their
representative would be chosen, usually either
the winner of a specific show or event or the
Top Dog calculated on a points system. The KC,
however, did not take part in this as far is the
UK representative was concerned, and this has
always been determined as the overall winner of
the Eukanuba-sponsored champion stakes final.
Gradually, however, the KC has become
keener on the event, with officials attending it
and accompanying our representative into the
opening ceremony. And more recently there has
been more direct involvement, in that the Crufts
BIS winner has also been invited.
Now Britain has become the host country and
we all look forward to an exciting final with
many of the world’s outstanding show dogs
appearing together in the same ring.
New show unit for Royal Canin
ROYAL Canin’s new show unit
was revealed to the public for the
A DOG trained to sniff out detected species has been Aran Clyne, from sniffer dog firm Wagtail UK, said it first time at Windsor championship
brought in to help protect a newt population living by takes several months to train a dog to identify wildlife. show. It represents a significant
the site of a proposed Norwich bypass.
“It’s all about building an association between the investment in feeding more purebred
Rocky, the newt-hunting Cocker Spaniel cross, newt smell and Rocky’s reward, his tennis ball,” he said. dogs, the company said, and brings
has been drafted in by Natural England to sniff out “This is Rocky’s first foray into newt conservation as he more customers into the specialist
the newts so they can be removed to safe areas nearby is more used to sniffing out bats, another protected spe- pet trade.
“The new purpose-built, statebefore construction work along the 12-mile route cies, on sites designated for new windfarms.”
begins.
Once Rocky has located the wayward newts, they of-the-art unit provides more space
So far, more than 340 great crested newts have been will be moved by hand. Norfolk County Council, who and can be converted into a 42-seat
collected in bucket traps, 450 smooth newts, about 850 employed Rocky, said: “Using a sniffer dog is a quick, seminar room,” said marketing
toads, 90 frogs and an assortment of reptiles and mam- efficient and cost-effective way of carrying out final manager Gemma Duffield. “Touchmals, including a baby hedgehog.
checks of cleared areas. Without a trained sniffer dog, screen product selectors, hospitality,
Two-year-old Rocky will be tasked with using his all suitable areas would have to be laboriously searched product sales and breeder club
services will all operate from it, and
sensitive nose to sniff out any remaining newts. Trainer by hand by ecologists.”
it is staffed by at least four Royal
Canin representatives.”
At least 130,000 showgoers,
including breeders, are expected to
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IT MAKES sense that if the Kennel Club allows
Chihuahuas and Belgian Shepherds of a different
coat type to their parents to be registered as what
they are, rather than what their parents are, the
same should apply to Collies and Dachshunds.
At long last the KC has allowed this to happen
for the small number of Rough Collies which
appear in Smooth-bred litters.
It appears that the KC wants to do the same
for Dachshunds, though its announcement
on Monday turns out to have been somewhat
premature. We hope this will indeed happen – the
recent crowning of a Swedish-bred Miniature
Long bred from two Mini Smooths highlighted
the lack of logic of the current situation.
However there is opposition from some of the
breed clubs and even we were rather surprised
when the announcement, now withdrawn,
appeared, as there was no reference to health
testing requirements. There are problems which
appear in certain coat types but not, or at least
not in the same form, in others, and we would
agree with the Dachshund breed council that any
‘recessive’ puppies registered should be tested
clear of any problem, such as Lafora’s disease,
which can appear in its parents’ variety.
Once that is sorted out, the way should surely
be clear for this long-standing anomaly to be
cleared up once and for all.
Royal Canin’s national show and events manager Antony Bongiovanni and his
team in the new unit.
“Breeders are very important to
also be at various public events,
where Royal Canin’s weight man- us, and the new show unit represents
agement team will provide advice on an opportunity to work with them
more closely,” Gemma said.
weight and general health.
Letters and Emails …
Some
unanswered
questions
I WOULD like to pose some
questions. Why is it so difficult to
contact the Kennel Club? I phoned
at least a dozen times over the
course of a week and each time
the lines were engaged.
When I finally got through I had
to wait at least ten minutes before
the call was answered and then
held on for another ten minutes
while the receptionist tried in vain
to find someone to deal with my
query.
The promised return call was
in fact just an email but at least a
further email the following day did
supply the missing critique I was
asking about.
Apparently it normally takes
ten days even for an email to be
answered!
Rather than wasting vast sums
of money on plush offices in
central London and a remote
country estate, neither of which
will be of the slightest benefit to
the majority of exhibitors, would
it not be better to install more
phone lines and sufficient staff to
deal with enquiries in a reasonable
time? I wonder just how many
people try to phone the KC when
looking for a pedigree puppy
then give up and buy a designer
crossbreed instead.
Why does it take so long for the
KC to chase up a missing critique?
It says that after checking with
the dog press that it has not been
received; it then has to write to the
judge three times requesting it.
Why is this necessary? All judges
are aware that writing a critique is
mandatory and have presumably
signed a contract to that effect.
In the case of a breed with
Breed Watch points, the judge
is requested to send a copy of
their critique to the KC within
three weeks to accompany the
Breed Watch forms, which seems
a reasonable time scale. In these
cases the KC must be aware
that the critique has not been
submitted as required so why
does it not take action instead
of waiting until complaints force
them to do so? If these judges
were fined and banned from
further appointments the problem
would be solved immediately.
When is a secretary of one of
the championship shows which
charge more for online entries
after the postal closing date going
to justify this charge? This question
has been asked before but I have
never seen an answer.
Apart from Manchester’s online
offering, when will another
enterprising championship shows
consider making catalogue pages
for a single breed available? Surely
it cannot be that difficult and
might well make a profit. If that is a
step too far, how about having half
a dozen catalogues available from
which exhibitors can buy pages,
first come first served?
This might well make more
money than selling the entire
catalogue at its face value.
I hope some answers will be
forthcoming.
JEAN CLARE
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10 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
GOING
AROUND
by Andrew Brace
AHBgoingaround@aol.com
Don’t Cry For Me … I’m in Argentina
I HAD FORGOTTEN how stressful home selling
and buying can be and so as I waited impatiently
for papers to be signed and solicitors to pull their
respective fingers out, a week in Argentina seemed
very attractive. I always allow myself at least 90 minutes
for connecting flights but as I sat on the runway at
Birmingham and heard the announcement that the
flight into Amsterdam would be delayed by 50 minutes
I began to panic as 40 minutes to get from one end
of Schiphol to the other and be sure that the bag was
loaded seemed to be a little ambitious. In fairness to
KLM they contacted the airport ahead of our landing
and a buggy was waiting for me to take me to the gate.
There a very helpful young lady informed me that my
bag was on its way and that she would contact me
on board to confirm it had been loaded … and she
did … so I could relax on the 13-hour flight. Looking
at the choice of films when the first G&T had been
served I noticed that My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 was
available. I loved the original and have seen it many
times. I remember meeting its star, Lanie Kazan, at
Argentina offices in the heart of Buenos Aires by Nestor
Frascino, the president, and Miguel Angel Martinez,
vice president, who was also judging at the shows.
The offices are indeed impressive – vast, modern,
airy and superbly equipped. When we were there in
the evening the office staff were still hard at work
processing authenticated pedigrees for breeders who
had dropped by and had their paperwork produced in
minutes. All judges were introduced to the treasurer
and had their expenses and judging fees paid before
we sat down, all very efficient.
After pre-dinner drinks and tapas we were treated to
a splendid dinner in the dining room accompanied of
course by excellent Argentinian wines.
My Thursday assignment was a busy one, having
lots of breeds in groups 1, 6 and 7, then best puppy,
junior and adult in those three groups plus best in
show. Quality and depth varied from breed to breed
but I was able to find quality dogs in virtually all breeds
that were worthy of certificates. My ring steward was
a young lady called Natasha who was charming and
super-efficient. She coped single-handledly with me
for four days and was a treat to work with. Most of the
dogs in South America are professionally handled and
“I was able to find quality
dogs in virtually all
breeds that were worthy
of certificates...”
Vice president of the Federacion Cinologica Argentina,
Miguel Angel Martinez, in his office at the at the FCA’s
photo Brace
ultra-modern headquarters.
The offices remain open until late in the evening and
breeders can call by and have registrations processed on
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the spot.
an American Kennel Club judges’ dinner aboard the
Queen Mary in Long Beach several years ago when
she was the guest of Matthew Stander and Eugene
Zapahiris who have recently successfully launched DN
as the new must-read American weekly newspaper
for the fancy. She is a totally charismatic lady and very
talented actress.
The flight landed on time, immigration took just a
few minutes and I was soon reunited with my luggage.
In the arrivals lounge I was met by the Argentinian
Kennel Club’s driver, Marcos, who had already collected
my good friend Juan Allberto Grillo who was here
from Colombia for the SICALAM conference which
includes all the kennel clubs from South and Central
America, from Mexico southwards. We were driven to
the Regente Palace Hotel and I took the advantage
of a few hours rest before easing myself into the day
and preparing for dinner at the FCA offices on the
Wednesday evening.
My fellow overseas judges – Adrian Landarte and
Jorge Nallem from Uruguay, Edd Bivin from the US,
Roberto Velez Pico from Puerto Rico, Luis Pinto Teixeira
from Portugal, Juan Luis Martinez from Mexico, Denis
Kuzelj from Bugaria and Eugenio Gonzalez Aguilo from
Chile, along with several of the SICALAM delegates
were welcomed at the Federacion Cinologica
behind the rings was a vast area where the handlers
set up with all their paraphernalia. Generally speaking
the handlers do a great job and most of the dogs were
beautifully presented and well-schooled. I do find it
irritating however when handlers shower the ring with
bait and leave it there. Similarly when a dog empties
itself in the ring I expect handlers to clean up after their
dog. In Buenos Aires there were clean-up personnel
at every ring who are obviously used to coming into
the ring to sweep up bait and also clean up when
dogs relieve themselves. The handlers are used to this I
guess but I find it rather disrespectful and thoughtless.
After breed judging we had a pleasant lunch in the
showground cafeteria and got ready for the big ring
competitions which started around 3.30pm.
My winner of group 1 was a very handsome and
good moving White Swiss Shepherd. Group 6 was won
by a very typical Beagle and a rather weak group 7 by
an English Setter bitch of good basic type.
Juan Luis Martinez selected the best baby which
was a very impressive American Akita. Miguel Angel
Martinez awarded best puppy to a really exciting black
Standard Poodle male who I discovered was a son of
Ricky out of a del Zarzoso bitch … he certainly is a chip
off the old block and has his sire’s natural charisma.
Second to him was the White Swiss Shepherd who had
won my PG1. Denis Kuzelj chose best junior, a Dogo
Argentino bitch who had apparently done very well at
the recent World Show in Moscow.
When it came to BIS I was presented with a very
impressive line-up, the ten group winners being the
White Swiss Shepherd, another Dogo Argentino,
an American Staffordshire Terrier, a Wirehaired
Dachshund, a Siberian Husky, the Beagle, the English
Setter, a Golden Retriever, a Smoothcoat Chihuahua
and an Afghan Hound.
The huge big ring gave all the dogs plenty of room
to move and show to advantage and eventually I
decided that the winner was the Afghan Hound male
who excited me on the move with his classic carriage
and gait, strikingly typical outline with excellent hip
bones, fallaway and ringed tail. Apparently he comes
from Ramon Podesta’s highly successful kennel in
Chile. Second to him was the very handsome Dogo
Argentino who I found entirely typical and a powerful
mover. Third was the Wirehaired Dachshund who was
evidently a Tres Pinheiros from Brazil and so typical
of the stock consistently produced by this formidable
kennel. Fourth was the American Staffordshire Terrier,
a real powerhouse, and fifth the little Smoothcoat who
never stopped showing his heart out for a second.
That evening we were taken to the Happening
Restaurant where we indulged in some wonderful
Argentinian beef after the usual tapas and concluded
that the first of the four days had been a resounding
success.
Q
Andrew Brace judged BIS at the first of the four SICALAM shows, his winner being the Afghan Hound from Chile, Bahiig
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Ebn Maktub von Haussman.
Andrew Brace’s BIS2 was the Dogo Argentino, Chucaro
Bravoure Blanche, pictured with group judge Roberto
photo Brace
Velez Pico.
BIS3 under Andrew Brace was the Wirehaired Dachshund
from Brazil, Tres Pinheiros Invincible Spirit. He is out of the
same bitch as Andrew’s BOB winner – Fransin Brasilian TP
Panettone – when he judged the breed at the SKC in 2013,
Tres Pinheiros Patagonia. She in turn is litter sister to Tres
Pinheiros Parajera who was Andrew’s G3 winner at the
photo Brace
2011 Houndshow!
The White Swiss Shepherd, Swiss Edition Non Stop, was
Andrew Brace’s winner of group 1, pictured with breed
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judge Eugenio Gonzalez Aguilo.
Winner of group 6 under Andrew Brace was the Beagle, Ch
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Honeypot’s Poetry In Motion.
DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016 – 11
Maintaining the standard
Journalist of the Year
Sheila Atter
By Sheila Atter
er
What’s turning people off open shows?
I WAS RECENTLY asked if I would send my ideas
on ways in which the open show experience could
be enhanced for exhibitors, and how new people
could be attracted to these shows to the Dog Show
Promotion Working Party. It’s very easy to point out
what is wrong – but suggesting how things could be
improved is a whole different matter.
I asked three different people what they thought
about open shows – and the answers were
depressingly similar. In fact all three prefaced their
comments with the same remark, “Open shows?
Don’t go to them.” These were three exhibitors of very
different levels of experience. One has been breeding
and showing for many years, with great success over
several breeds; one is a breed club secretary who has
made up several champions and gives CCs in her own
breed but has little experience across other breeds
and groups, and the third is a second generation
exhibitor with a background in junior handling.
Meaningless wins
I pressed them further, and these were some of the
points that were made. “They are irrelevant, wins at
open shows are meaningless unless you are chasing
JW or ShCM points, and a JW is virtually unobtainable
in my breed.” “They are boring, badly organised
and the judges often don’t know anything about
the breeds they are judging.” One person made the
point that there were hardly ever classes scheduled
for their breed, and when entered in varieties they
were usually overlooked in favour of more glamorous
breeds. “Often the venues are far too crowded and
parking can be difficult.” “Does a win really mean
anything if you are the only one there in your breed?”
“Judges have to start somewhere, but I don’t want
heavy-handed novices ruining my good dogs.”
These are all points that have been made time and
again. Venues are increasingly difficult to find, and
to keep. I have often wondered why canine societies
have never followed the lead of other organisations
and bought their own venues. Something similar in
size to that owned by many a rugby club, for example,
would provide space for outdoor shows, as well as
a building suitable for single breed shows, seminars
and training classes all year round. Yes, such a venue
would be expensive to buy, but could easily pay for
itself with careful management.
It’s hard to get timings right. I know myself the
“Many open shows
seem to suffer from the
problem of the judge
that is very thorough –
a polite way of saying
indecisive...”
boredom that sets in when one group, usually the
terriers, is done and dusted by 11am and the poor
unfortunate winner has to hang around until late in
the afternoon for BIS. It is worse still if you win the
puppy group and wait for hours for your big moment
in the main ring, only to find that the top award has
gone to a puppy that will automatically be BPIS as
well.
Many open shows seem to suffer from the problem
of the judge that is very thorough – a polite way of
saying indecisive – and is still ploughing through
their relatively small entry when every other class was
done and dusted hours before. Maybe there is a case
for a show manager being able to reallocate breeds
to another judge when it becomes obvious that
the original appointee is falling well behind time?
Alternatively, should we be encouraging our judges
to stick to a timetable? I was once told, very politely,
by a Finnish ring steward that we were a couple of
minutes behind schedule, and asked if I could speed
up just a fraction, so that it didn’t become a problem.
When I judged in the US I had an email from the show
superintendent before the show asking me how
long I proposed to take per dog. AKC shows are run
to a strict timetable. If it says that breed judging will
start at 11.28 that is exactly what it means, and I have
heard of judges being written to after the event for
an explanation as to why they took so long to judge
their entry. Perhaps more comprehensive judges’
training should emphasise the importance of being
consistent when going over dogs, and therefore not
wasting time.
Choosing judges
Finding judges can be a problem for any open
show secretary. There are now several places on the
internet where lists of judges can be found, usually
giving an indication of their experience and the
breeds for which they are qualified, while many
breed clubs publish their judging lists online, so there
really isn’t any excuse for secretaries to put pressure
on willing volunteers to accept appointments for
breeds in which they are not interested, have little
knowledge of, or judged only a few weeks before.
However I suspect that some just find it easier to ask
the same people time and again. Perhaps we should
follow the lead of other canine organisations and
bring in a system of licensing judges? Then it would
be possible for secretaries to find new judges more
easily – and for exhibitors to check on the credentials
of judges whose names are unknown to them.
Over the years the number of open show societies
has declined quite markedly. My local venue is the
Newark showground. Fifteen years ago there would
be a well-supported open show virtually every
weekend throughout the winter, and a good many in
the summer months as well. Now a lot of those have
disappeared, either to new, cheaper venues, or the
societies have folded. Did this happen because there
weren’t enough exhibitors to support so many, or did
the exhibitors fade away because the shows weren’t
offering what they wanted? Either way, there are now
fewer shows, but it always seems that when there is a
show at Newark, there are at least two or three others
within a reasonable travelling distance as well. Why
is this allowed to happen? Maybe someone could
buy the KC show department a good map of the UK?
Either encourage societies to share the venue, or
insist that the shows are held on different days. It isn’t
rocket science! There are only a limited number of
exhibitors, and any opportunity to encourage them to
support as many shows as possible, by cutting costs is
surely a good thing?
The suggestion of sharing venues isn’t a new
one, but many clubs seem resistant to the idea. I do
appreciate that if we are talking about a club show
going in with an all breed show there can be a loss
of identity and atmosphere. But that can be worked
upon – and surely the benefits in terms of cost saving
and exposure to a wider audience, especially for
minority breeds far outweigh the disadvantages.
Is it heretical to suggest that, with a falling number
of exhibitors, we actually have too many open
shows? Is it not better to have fewer shows that are
well run, offer good judges and are well supported,
than have people drop out because their open show
experience is not pleasurable? Perhaps there should
be a restricted number of large open shows, and the
introduction of a new level of show, akin to the limit
show, more informal, and giving lots of help and
encouragement to newcomers? More on that next
week….
Q
Alternative viewpoint
by Kevin Colwill
ll
Looking after our vulnerable breeds
IF YOU’VE followed this column over the years you’ll
know one of my recurring themes is our vulnerable
native breeds. Some years I’ve written with a degree
of optimism that we might be moving to a more
secure future for these breeds. There have been useful
initiatives but they have ultimately proved to be false
dawns, rare injections of enthusiasm, before we’ve
slunk back into fatalism and rank complacency.
I can understand individual breeders plodding on
just doing today what they did yesterday. A breeder’s
immediate focus is on the next show or the next day
in the field. It’s very hard for even the best of them
to look much beyond their next litter. I can forgive
any individual for thinking the future of the breed
is just too big a responsibility for them to burden
themselves with. I can even forgive those who dismiss
any concerns and insist all is well. Anyone who’s been
around a breed that’s survived in tiny numbers for
decades can get sucked in to thinking their breed can
survive in tiny numbers forever more.
I find breed club’s attitudes harder to forgive. There
are some notable exceptions but most seem more
determined to keep their breed in the ‘right’ hands
than get behind any attempt to popularise it. It’s
almost as if they wear the pitiful numbers of puppies
produced like a badge of honour. Something akin to
a bunker mentality with the perverse boast that, “no
one likes us, we don’t care”. Too many VNB clubs are
obsessed with the idea their breeds are especially
exclusive, esoteric and precious. Their breed mustn’t
be sullied by anything as vulgar as a viable numbers.
Too many VNB breeders and breed clubs either
don’t accept their breed is in trouble or do accept
the problem but can’t see how they can possibly
resolve it. Support groups have come and gone – the
Vulnerable Native Breeds Trust, British Heritage Dog
Breeds and a range of ad hoc groups trying to raise
the profile of our rare native breeds. They may have
arrived all bright and bushy tailed but all have failed
to gain the momentum to drive long term change. It’s
become more than a bit depressing.
Canine Gene Bank is a different approach. Not
overtly trying to increase the popularity of our VNBs
– just doing something to protect their long term
existence. Collecting and preserving the semen from
VNBs with the ultimate aim of making that semen
available in breeding programmes. It’s an idea that’s
routinely used in preserving vulnerable wild animal
species and has had a role in the success of the Rare
Breeds Survival Trust in preserving heritage breeds of
farm animal. It’s starting to be used in programmes
to preserve rare dog breeds elsewhere in the world.
There’s good reason to think it may just offer some
hope to VNBs here.
The leading lights of the Canine Gene Bank are big
names in the world of dogs and more than capable
of fighting their corner. They certainly don’t need
me to champion their cause. That does not stop me
being deeply disappointed to learn the Kennel Club
is refusing to financially support their venture. In fact
the KC proved unable to give Canine Gene Bank any
indication as to whether they found merit in their
idea, not so much as a regret they couldn’t help and
best wishes for the future.
Outcrossing
Why am I so saddened by the KC’s refusal to put
its money where its mouth is in support of VNBs? It’s
certainly not because I’m not hung up on the issue
of breed purity. I think the dog world has been all
too quick to close stud books and all too reluctant to
open them – even a crack. The resistance and hostility
towards outcrossing when trying to sort out narrow
genetic health problems flies in the face of logic. I’ve
never understood those who claim breed character is
so fragile and elusive a flower that a single outcross is
enough to destroy it forever.
I’m more than happy to go much further than most
in advocating outcrossing as a perfectly legitimate
way to counter the almost inevitable loss of genetic
diversity and build-up of genetic disease associated
with pedigree breeding. Outcrossing is a normal part
of pedigree breeding of other animals – why do dogs
have to be so different?
I see some controlled outcrossing as inevitable
for the long term survival of our VNBs. That doesn’t
mean we can disregard any attempt to preserve the
genetic diversity we still have in the existing VNB
populations. We have to look beyond the traditional
approaches to breeding if we are to give our breeds
“British dog breeders
have developed so many
foreign breeds for the
field and the ring that
we’ve lost track of what
is and isn’t a genuine
native breed.”
the best chance. Seamen banks available to future
breeders can only be a positive contribution. Keeping
old genetic material doesn’t remove the hard choices
about introducing new genes from related breeds but
it does give breeders in the future more options.
National kennel clubs around the world are focused
on promoting those breeds that originated in their
country. Our KC has never been able to take this fully
on board. To some extent our truly native breeds
are the victims of history. British dog breeders have
developed so many foreign breeds for the field and
the ring that we’ve lost track of what is and isn’t a
genuine native breed. That doesn’t explain the KCs
rush to recognise scores of ‘new’ breeds from all over
the world. It sometimes seems like Clarges street is
keener to encourage yet another big shaggy beast
from Eastern Europe than get fully behind our own
native breeds.
Competition
Yes, VNBs do get some help at the margin. Native
breeds are promoted on the KC’s select a puppy
webpage and there are bits and bobs done to help
them in the show ring. The most recent attempt at a
leg up is the Vulnerable Native Breed Competition. It’s
a good idea, not least as an attempt to foster some
sense of community and common purpose among
VNB exhibitors. My main gripe is the convoluted
structure. Is it a have-a-go event for ordinary
exhibitors or a prestige competition for the elite? In
theory a dog winning loads of AVNSC classes at open
shows can make it all the way to the grand final at
Crufts. In practice the usual suspects who dominate
the championship shows rack up all the points.
Ordinary exhibitors may conclude it’s just another
gong for the big boys.
What would I do? I’d start by having the KC take
responsibility for our native breeds. I fear for the
future if Clarges Street ducks its leadership role and
leaves it to breed clubs, individual breeders or wellintentioned groups. I know the old adage that the
KC doesn’t breed dogs. I know the equally old adage
that telling dog breeders what to do will just provoke
them do the exact opposite. Whatever the difficulties,
the KC must map the way forward and provide a
framework for willing breeders to help bring our rare
native breeds back to a viable future.
In the meantime I hear the KC has a bit of spare
cash at the moment. Some may think a gene bank for
rare breeds that originated in these islands would be
an even better use of resources than smarter offices
and a shooting estate in Northumberland.
Q
12 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
Tracking Lines
It’s all about the right motivation
Contact Wendy on: 01508 482378
or email trackinglinesdw@aol.com
by Wendy Beasley
y
AS DOG trainers, we are often heard talking about
motivation or lack of it, and of late courses have been
held and well attended by those who want to increase
this very important aspect of a dog’s drive for work.
There is no doubt that without motivation no one,
neither human nor canine, would have any desire to
do anything, so in its purest form it is just a reason to
do something.
Looking in my dictionary I see that motivation
is defined as incentive, inducement, incitement or
stimulus and even as goading or provocation, and yet
in dog training circles it is often seen as an attitude, or
state of mind that affects behaviour, and so something
that can be taught. Whereas I believe that to the dog
it is more akin to wages and thus the motivation is
triggered by the age old principle of ‘What’s in it for
me’.
In breeds such as the collie that are by nature
hyperactive, this trait has been bred for and resulted
in highly driven dogs that often need very little reason
to do anything other than for them the task itself is
fun to do, which probably explains why the breed has
become so popular in competitive dog sport. Some
other breeds may take a bit more convincing that the
job we are asking them to do is fun and enjoyable, and
so motivation is usually encouraged by a system of
reward. Obviously not all collies run for fun, and some
other breeds may be motivated by the exercise itself,
so this is a generalisation, but it does prove the point
that the method of building motivation can be unique
to each and every dog.
A ball obsession
I have had some experience of training ‘sniffer’ dogs,
and here the ball is the motivator. The dog is taught
that if he uses his nose he can find his ball, and from
this basic beginning the dog with the right attitude
will search diligently and learn to identify whatever
substance we require in the belief that by finding
it he will acquire his ball. There is no doubt that the
motivator could be anything the dog desires and the
result would be the same, but for the organisations
that use these dogs only the ball is used, and so dogs
that do not have an obsessive desire for the ball are
rejected. This is a case of the motivation suiting the
“It takes time and effort
to work out what turns
your dog on but it’s
worth the effort.”
trainer rather than the dog, and the dog’s motivation is
judged purely on its desire for the ball or ‘ball-drive’ as
it is termed.
This method obviously works as dog after dog is
successfully trained this way, and I do understand
that for this purpose it is really the only thing that
works, as you can’t have a dog that is motivated by
food for instance, searching in an area which may
well have food lying about. It is also true to say that
this obsessive desire for the ball is what keeps the
dog working for long periods without success, and
is a good indication of the dog’s natural drive and
determination. When we go to look at a dog that might
prove a suitable candidate for this type of training, it
is the one that doesn’t tire of the ball play that sparks
our interest, rather than the one that will fetch a ball a
couple of times and then drop it and go wandering off.
So in this we are taking the short cut and choosing the
dog that is already motivated.
Obviously in our sport we have to work with the
dog we’ve got, and unlike these professional services
we don’t usually reject a dog for lack of drive, but try
to find what motivation is likely to persuade the dog
to work. Food and/or toys are usually employed, and
offering greater rewards for longer periods of work can
achieve the desired result. We have the luxury of being
able to find out what motivates our individual dogs,
and we are not restricted to a single reward. There are
some trainers that believe that getting the dog’s state
of mind right before commencing work by means
of highly charged exciting games will carry through
into their work and produce a happy and stylish
performance, while others are more inclined to calm
the dog down and ensure it is ‘thinking’ to produce
better results. Either method will work with the right
dog, but can have the opposite detrimental effect if the
method is not right for the temperament. So trying to
encourage a dog to play and tug can have little effect
on the dog that is thinking of its stomach, and teasing
with tasty treats will not work with a dog that is highly
excited and obsessed with movement. It takes time
and effort to work out what turns your dog on but it’s
worth the effort.
Individual rewards
I am therefore a little sceptical about offering
motivational training to a group of handlers and
dogs that are all individual. There is no doubt that the
clever and exciting trainer will elicit some response in
even the calmest dog by means of play and tugging
On the circuit
July’s first flurry of results
by Bronwyn Bartley
JULY 4-5 was the weekend of Chadkirk DTC's
championship and open shows where we always
have a good time. The weather on the Saturday for
the championship show was very mixed to say the
least with heavy rain, showers and some sunshine
throughout the day while Sunday was good all day.
There was an entry of 33 in the dog ticket, judged
by Lyn Tozer, and 37 entries in the bitch ticket which
was judged by Peter Height.
Starting with the dog class, which incidentally
was Lyn's last ticket appointment, the leaders at
lunchtime were Jane Bint with It's Jaros D'ream (Zeb)
followed by Sue King with Jodame Dutch Courage
(Nifty), with me and Bheinn He's A Gift Forever
(Tallis) lying third.
After lunch only one team came within ticket
marks when Shirley Clowes with Terannos Powda
Blue (Powda) lost just 9½ on the round but they lost
7 in stays which still put them in second place.
Stays took place at 3pm and during the sit the
heavens opened and we had a terrific downpour.
Fifteen dogs did stays and nine of them broke. An
unfortunate situation but these things happen.
Scent took place at the end of the class and by
that time there was only Jane Bint and Zeb in ticket
marks. They finished losing 12½ gaining them their
second ticket in as many weeks.
Well done Jane and Zeb, two down, one to go.
In the bitch class the leaders before lunch were
Janet Aldridge with Rockin In The Mist at Malaridge
(Misty) followed by Philomena Barnes with Ob Ch
Bheinn Bewitched (Jezzie), while Marie Cartwright
with Moakies Memorable Villa (Villa) and Linda
Rutherford with Ob Ch Colliewood Confidential
(Denim) shared third place.
After lunch Philomena Barnes with Jezzaddy It's
Snow Floozie (Floozie) and Pat Watson with Ob
Ch Forevermagic It's Flicker (Flick) each lost 10¾
but six dogs later Madge Thompson with Ob Ch
Forevermagic It's Trendy (Trendy) went into the lead
when they lost 10 points but then the last team to
work, Lisa Brannan with Ob Ch Moakies Mystical
Moment (Trixie), took the lead when they came out
losing 9¾.
Stays took place at 3.30pm where none of the
leading dogs moved and again we finished with
scent.
Phil and Floozie lost 1 point and Pat with Flick
lost ½ which put them into fourth and third places
respectively while we ended up with a run-off for
the ticket between Madge with Trendy and Lisa with
Trixie.
This was won by Madge and Trendy, their first
ticket of the year. Well done to you both.
Taking the reserve ticket was Lisa with Trixie.
The following day the weather was really good for
the open show but thanks once again to Chadkirk
for a great weekend which was very enjoyable
despite the weather on Saturday.
Cippenham (Slough) DTC held its championship
show on July 3 where Sarah Delany had an entry of
47 dogs and Lyn Green had 43 bitches.
Obviously I cannot go into great detail except to
say that Sarah's winner was Dot Watts with Ob Ch
Ziggdan Zyco (Zyco) who were winning their fourth
ticket of the season.
Taking the reserve was Pat Watson with
Fellameeka Madness (Louis).
Flat-coat fame
The bitch ticket resulted in a first ever win for a
Flat-coated Retriever when the winner was Caroline
Eley with Kywidden Morvenna OW (Tangle). It was
no surprise to hear that this team had won their first
ticket as they have been in contention on several
occasions and Caroline has a proven track record
with the breed. Many congratulations to Caroline
and Tangle on your win.
In reserve was Jane Bint with Ob Ch Janyjoy
Jumpin Jaro (Danni) – what a great weekend for
Jane.
Eastleigh DTC held its final championship show
on July 9, a sad occasion but an enjoyable show
nevertheless. Congratulations to all concerned for
running this show for so many years. The ticket
judges were Jane Wood (45 dogs) and Robert Bint
(36 bitches).
The dog class finished for lunch at running order
32 and the leaders at that stage were Mary Ray and
Ob Ch Colliewood Blue Jeans (Levi), Mark Herrits
with Ob Ch Dodgin Master Markat, OW CDex UDex
(Bob), Geraldine Steadman with Ob Ch Nobite
Defence Of The Realm (Jazz) and Pat Watson with
Louis.
After lunch Debbie Back and Debaks Downta
Phayte OW (Duggie), put in a good round followed
by Dot Watts with Zyco and Sandra Spruce with Ob
Ch Dodgin' Rags To Riches, (Jaffa).
In stays Debbie and Duggie lost 1 point but none
of the other leaders were affected so scent was the
deciding exercise.
The leaders at this stage, Mary and Levi, lost just
a half which put them on 8½ and left them as clear
winners of their 48th ticket. Many congratulations
to you both, I'm sure the two needed for the halfcentury aren't far away.
Taking the reserve ticket was Dot with Zyco losing
9 while Mark and Bob were in third place losing 10
and Debbie with Duggie took fourth losing 12.
In the bitch class there were three teams on good
marks at the lunch break, these being Wendy Birch
with Gypton Just Della Of Greyvalley (Della), Kathy
Russell with Ob Ch Ruskath Makana Image (Zuri),
both losing 13¼, and Dot Watts with Ob Ch Zygdann
Rockin Frenzi (Frenzi) who lost 14¼.
After lunch there were just two teams on good
marks, Sue Bishop with Nedlo Whats It All About OW
(Alfie), who were clear leaders losing 11, while Kathy
and Ob Ch/WT Ch Ruskath Othentic Image (Oddi)
lost 12¾. Unfortunately, Oddi broke stays which put
her out of contention.
So we came to scent where Sue and Alfie lost 1¼
which put them on a total of 12¼ and won them
their very first ticket.
What a lovely result for this team, a fabulous
feeling for Sue. Well done to you both.
Taking the reserve was Wendy with Della who
have already won two tickets. Just one to get to
make Della a champion. Good luck for that.
In third place was Kathy with Zuri and Dot with
Frenzi took fourth.
It was a wet start on the following day for
Winchester's championship show but I'll cover that
in more detail next time. In the meantime – see you
on the circuit.
Q
Above right: The dog ticket winners at Chadkirk were
photo Roy Page
Jane Bint and It’s Jaros D’ream (Zeb).
Right: Madge Thompson and Ob Ch Forevermagic It’s
Trendy (Trendy) won the bitch ticket at Chadkirk.
photo Roy Page
but I’m unsure if this will have any lasting effect on
performance. For me motivation is all about reward
which in its simplest form means the dog does this
because it results in that. Now ‘that’ can be a physical
reward such as a toy or food, or a pleasurable reward
such as fuss, play or just the sheer joy of doing the
exercise.
If we look at a PD round the dog does all the
exercises in the hope of getting a bite, this being
the reward. However, there are only three bites
in the test, the chase, the test of courage and the
attack on handler although the judge can of course
increase the number of bites by splitting the tests.
In all other parts of PD there is no bite but the dog
performs the required exercises because in training
they do sometimes lead to a bite, and so it lives
in hope. Similarly in the other stakes all exercises
can be rewarded in training, and such things as
sendaways, jumps, search squares and tracking all
give opportunities for dogs to learn that they lead to a
reward of some sort, and even the dog with very high
drive will benefit from the joy of its treat whatever it
may be.
So in my opinion lack of motivation is usually caused
by lack of reward and the handler that believes that
once the dog knows its job there is no need for reward
will be the one that suddenly realises their dog is not
as motivated as it used to be. I realise that at a trial the
dog is not rewarded and perhaps the bright dog will
figure this out, but if we constantly reward in training,
and we do sufficient training, the exercise will become
habitual, and the dog will do it because that is what
it does. If we then reinforce the exercise with reward
after every trial the habit is maintained and the dog
continues to believe, so only too many trials with too
little reward will break the habit.
Q
14 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
Living with Dogs
by Jane Lilley
Contact Jane at Pollards,
Furzen Lane, Ellens Green,
Rudgwick, Horsham RH12 3AR
Phone (before 7pm) 01403 822222
gj.lilley@btinternet.com
Crufts qualifiers and Logan’s recovery
SOME STRANGE things seem
to be happening with entries in
some breeds, in those in the D
Band in particular where the Crufts
qualifier is only first in limit but
first to third in open.
Apparently some exhibitors, in
their desperate quest to qualify
their dogs for Crufts for life as well
as gaining their stud book number
are not only entering them for a
novice class for which they are
both suitable and eligible but
then also in open, gambling that
there may be only a small number
entered, so if they should win,
come second out of two or even
third out of three, they will still
earn that double qualification.
This can so easily happen in
a breed where there is a known
and well accepted big winner in
one sex or both meaning that,
with this kind of competition,
exhibitors are more likely to enter
the lower classes than open so
that particular class can often have
very few entries.
A judge who has placed a fairly
average dog in such as a novice
class can hardly or even logically
then withhold from the same dog
in a higher class and, thus, it would
seem that there are likely to be
many of such ‘average or novice
type’ dogs appearing to represent
their breeds at Crufts. Surely this
was not the original intention?
How can this be prevented?
Can a anyone think of a practical
whose dog has been diagnosed
with exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency or EPI comes from
Sue Rae, who lives in Ferndown,
Dorset.
Last summer they noticed that
their youngest dog Logan, who
“He weighed just 17kgs when
his condition was first diagnosed
when they were within eight
hours of having him
put to sleep...”
answer? Do let me know if so.
One idea mooted so far is to
go back to the Crufts qualifier
merely being first in every class
for every breed across the board
but this might not perhaps bring
in sufficient revenue that is so
essential for the running of the our
show of shows? More ideas are
welcome!
A tale to give hope to anyone
was two and a half years old at
the time, was not his normal self.
His appetite was sporadic – some
days he ate well but was, more
often than not, uninterested in
food despite being tempted with
chicken, fish and other delicious
morsels. Obviously this resulted
in him starting to lose weight and
condition as well as his normal
sparkle. His health became worse
and worse, eventually to the point
of deteriorating alarmingly yet
without any obvious cause.
The first bit of luck was that Sue
decided to try a new vet who,
the day she called her was so
concerned about his symptoms
that she arrived at their house with
a nurse and realised immediately
that Logan was a very sick dog.
He was admitted to the veterinary
hospital that same afternoon
on her recommendation, where
various tests were run including
blood and urine as well as a scan.
These revealed high cholesterol
and low blood protein levels
while liver function tests were
mildly abnormal. Serum TL1 was
abnormally low, consistent with
a condition exocrine pancreas
insufficiency.
Sue adds that apparently
German Shepherd Dogs and
Rough Collies can be more prone
to this condition than other
breeds. It is usually caused by
wasting of areas of the pancreas
that produce digestive enzymes so
affected dogs cannot digest their
food properly and, hence, do not
receive nutrition from their food.
Logan is now on Royal Canin’s
Wet nose rescue
by Geraldine Cove-Print
Gastro Intestinal Veterinary Diet,
which Sue purchases online as
well as Lypex pancreatic enzymes,
again purchased online, sprinkled
on his food to permit the digestion
of fats, carbohydrates and
proteins.
They were told that not all dogs
respond well to treatment but,
thankfully, Logan has. Another
problem the disease causes is
low vitamin B12 levels so he has
regular blood tests and, up until
now, vitamin B12 injections. At
first these were weekly, then
bi-weekly and then monthly
although, and just as I write, the
vet is so pleased with him that
they have decided to stop the
latter for the moment at least
while, of course, the pancreatic
enzymes are for life. He is regularly
monitored with monthly visits to
their vet.
Sue says that Logan has coped
extremely well with all the
treatment and hospital visits he
has had to endure over the past
months. He weighed just 17kgs
when his condition was first
diagnosed when they were within
eight hours of having him put to
sleep to prevent further suffering.
He now weighs in excess of 27kgs
with a normal healthy appetite
and the Raes have their normal
lively youngster back with them,
while praying that he continues to
have good health.
He had been out of the ring
for ten months and came back
this year to the Christchurch &
New Forest open show where,
not being aware of any of the
above, I was fortunate enough to
give what I thought was a simply
outstanding Collie – only entered
in post grad in a very decent
entry – BOB. I can, thus personally
confirm, that Logan was simply
gorgeous on that day, in superb
coat and condition, holding
himself with the greatest of pride
and enjoying every moment to
the full! Not only then but I have
subsequently been thrilled to hear
he is busy going on to do even
better.
What a triumph of dedication
and faith for both his owners and
their caring vet. Sue just hopes
that the above details may give
hope to others with the same
kind of problems, with whom she
would be more than happy to talk.
Just ring me for her number.
Q
Any news or views please send them to
wetnoserescue@btinternet.com
Holding on to the wanderers
I USED to love Record Breakers
presented by the late Roy Castle
and if the programme included
an animal being entered into the
Guinness Book of World Records
I was even happier. In Australia
a former rescue dog is about to
take the record for high jumping.
Nimble is a three year old Kelpie
who just loves to jump the scale
wall, she is clearing just under
three metres, that’s almost ten
feet in old money! Her owner,
Care Edwards, rescued her as
a puppy and quickly realised
that such an active breed really
needed somewhere to burn all
that energy, seems he found the
perfect sport for her.
In rescue having an escape
artist is a real nightmare, finding
a safe home for a dog that loves
to wander is very difficult because
it’s not just a case of ensuring
that a fence is six foot high. I have
seen terriers and on one occasion
a rather plump Rottweiler scale
larch lap fencing with great ease;
weld mesh is even easier as there
are ‘toe’ holes all the way up. A
determined dog can affect his
escape in many ways of course,
there are those that wait for the
opportunity of a door not quite
closed while others will dig, chew
and climb in order to make their
way to their chosen destination.
I find it very disturbing that
we often hear of rescue dogs
escaping while being transported,
the end is likely to be tragic as
it seems to happen mostly at
motorway service stations. When
transporting any dog it is certainly
better to have the dog secure in a
crate or travelling box, your own
dog may well be happy to wear
a seat belt through his harness
but for a stressed out rescue dog
chewing through your seat belt
is a piece of cake. Leaving a lead
on a dog you are transporting is
questionable, on the one hand it
makes sure you have something
to grab should the little darling
try to make a run for it but there
is a danger of the dog becoming
entangled and even strangling
himself without you being aware
he is in difficulty.
If I know I have a ’runner’ on
board I have a short length of
chain that I clip to the collar, I also
have a car crate that has access
openings that I can put a hand
through without opening the
door so it is quick and simple to
reach the dog and drop a slip lead
over his head, making sure that
even if the dog throws himself
backwards he won’t be able to slip
his collar.
It is easy to underestimate
just how much damage a frantic
dog can do, wooden doors and
partition walls won’t stop a
determined escapee and don’t
think that round door handles
will scotch any cunning plan, it
is amazing how quickly dogs can
work out how to turn them and
even by replacing lever handles
upside down you will only out fox
a dog for a short time.
Why a dog should want to
escape is not a simple question
to answer. Fear is a powerful
motivator, the fight or flight
response can be overwhelming
in some dogs so during transport
this is the most common cause.
Dogs that have been brought
in from overseas perhaps have
even more reason to react, if they
have been street dogs with little
socialisation around people and
have never had their movements
restrained their stress levels are
likely to be high, the more contact
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we try to make the greater the
anxiety for the dog.
Dogs who habitually feel the
need to escape from the home
or garden may well be bored,
insufficient exercise and mental
stimulation certainly makes the
grass look greener on the other
side of the fence. By addressing
for the males and injections of
Delvosteron or similar to suppress
the heat cycle in bitches. Bear in
mind that those options are not a
one off, they are costly and have
to be updated regularly.
If you do have a wandering
dog to rehome it is sometimes
good to take a fresh look at other
“Fear is a powerful motivator, the
fight or flight response can be
overwhelming in some dogs so
during transport this is the most
common cause.”
the exercise routine and creating
hide and seek games at home
you can make staying put more
attractive.
Unneutered dogs and bitches
may well be led astray by their
hormones, if surgery is not
an option it may be worth
considering chemical castration
alternatives to a well fenced
garden and a secure house. By
offering the dog more freedom
and fewer boundaries the need
to stray can be reversed in some
cases, every case must be assessed
individually of course but reverse
psychology occasionally has its
merits. Dog owners usually feel
that their home is pretty secure
but when a tenacious runaway
has to be confined rules are there
to be broken by the defector.
Stair gates in doorways become a
regular source of entertainment
as the dog grand national takes
place, it is amazing how even
small dogs can launch themselves
over a normal sized stair gate and
even the taller ‘pet gates’ don’t
prove much of a challenge to an
experienced hurdler.
Locking the doors has to
become something of a ritual and
if you are in the least bit inclined
toward OCD, avoid owning a dog
with wandering ways; you will
never have any peace of mind.
Distraction can be useful in
teaching a dog that home is best,
puzzle toys with edible prizes
can offer some amusement
and the bonding with another
animal within the house can also
encourage the would be truant
to think again, but there are dogs
who are so resolved to leave home
that they will jump from upper
storey windows or even from a
moving car. Keeping a resolute
wanderer safe is tough and not for
the faint hearted.
Q
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DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016 – 15
by Simon Parsons
Dog House
simon.parsons@dogworld.co.uk
Tony’s honorary degree
WE ALL know Tony Allcock as a successful
breeder/exhibitor of toy dogs and now as
a Kennel Club board member, but in his
‘other life’ he is chief executive of Bowls
England, that sport’s governing body.
For his services to bowls as a competitor
he was appointed MBE in 1989.
Now Tony has received an honorary
degree from the University of Leicester,
becoming a Doctor of Laws at a special
graduation event at the city’s De Montfort
Hall.
In a year that has seen the city make
headlines for its unprecedented sporting
achievements, the University has been
celebrating the achievements of those
linked with the city who have excelled in
their own fields.
Tony was born in Thurmaston,
Leicestershire, and began playing bowls
at the age of ten. From 1986 to 2003 he
won 15 world titles. He was appointed
chief executive of the English Bowling
Association in 2003 and is described as ‘an
influential figurehead’ in merging this and
the English Women’s Bowling Association
to create Bowls England in 2008.
He said: “It is a great honour to be
recognised in a city in which I was born and
Tony Allcock receives his honorary degree from Lord Grocott, Chancellor of the University of
photo University of Leicester
Leicester.
The best in show win at Leeds 50 years ago was the first of four taken by the Standard Poodle
Ch/Am/Can Ch Bibelot’s Tall Dark And Handsome, who had earlier taken his second CC.
Bred and owned by Susan Radley Fraser from Canada, he was shown for a year in the UK
by Marilyn Willis. He received a mixed reception from the breed people but the all-rounders
loved him and following further BIS wins at Paignton and the two Birmingham shows he
returned home after winning RBIS at Crufts 1967.
Some of the more far-sighted breeders took advantage of using ‘Tramp’ while he was here,
with exciting results, and within a few years his descendants, and those of other imports
from the US, had dominated the breed, with great success in variety competition too.
A few years earlier, a very young Marilyn had won a BIS with the Afghan Ch Shere Khan
of Tarjih, and she went on to take two more with Tramp’s nephew, the imported-in-dam
Ch Springett Darken Democrat. I think it’s fair to say that she was the pioneer of the clever
young handlers that we tend to take for granted today, proving that with talent and dedication, not to mention supportive parents, youth is no bar to reaching the heights in the dog
world. Later she emigrated to the US and I’m not sure if she is still involved with Poodles.
Interestingly enough, the BIS judge at Leeds, Edna Joel, also came from Canada. She had
awarded Tramp his first major as a puppy. Presenting the trophy was the president’s wife
photo cooke
Mrs Paterson.
love. The diversity in the city is something
that will be forever remembered – from
the remains of Richard III being buried
here a year ago to Leicester City’s victory as
Premier League champions this year.”
Disqualifications
I’VE ASKED several times recently why
disqualifications take so long to appear in
the Kennel Club Journal, especially when
the issues involved seem to be relatively
clear cut.
Yes, the owner concerned has to be
allowed to appeal, but surely the process
can’t be as long-winded as it often seems
to be.
The recent Frenchie case has taken the
best part of two years to be resolved. Now
that the new CC winners (who were the
original reserves) have actually received
their official certificates, presumably the
case will be listed in the next Journal? Let’s
wait and see.
There still doesn’t seem to be a resolution
of the case of the dog who, at the time
of its run of good wins last year, did not
appear to be registered (she is now).
Then we have one of the Crufts
Scottie CC winners, from Russia, who has
apparently been disqualified as she was in
the post graduate class in spite of having
lots of CACs – again nothing official yet
and rumour has it that there may be one or
more others in the same boat.
It is particularly frustrating from DOG
WORLD’s point of view as we keep records
of CC winners which are the basis of the
Top Dog, Top Stud Dog and Top Brood
Bitch competitions. It would be very
helpful if any changes to the results on
the day could be announced as quickly
as possible so we can make the necessary
adjustments before any updates or annual
lists of winners are published.
Incidentally, is it just me who wonders if
the KC was a touch hard on the Frenchie?
The dog had been to the US and then
returned home; his owner was under the
impression he had gained enough points
for his American title, and entered him here
with it; it turned out that he hadn’t.
Yes, that shouldn’t have happened, but
I can’t quite see how it affected the dog’s
UK show career – he was always entered
in the correct class and presumably the
judges wouldn’t know or care whether he
was an American champion or not. I’d have
thought this sounded more like a case for
a strong warning to be more careful in
future, but there we are.
And being frank, the KC takes such a
ridiculously arbitrary attitude to foreign
titles in deciding which ones to record
on registrations, in the Stud Book and so
on, that it’s a bit much when it gets all
pompous about other people!
As for the Crufts wins, this has been a
problem ever since the show was opened
up to overseas dogs, even leading to
the disqualification of an imported
group winner on one occasion. All too
many overseas exhibitors don’t seem
to understand that, when working out
eligibility for Crufts, overseas CACs etc
count the same as a CC. So overseas
champions (full champions, that is, not
‘junior champions’ and so on) must go in
open (unless eligible for an age class), and
those with CACs etc but not yet titled must
go in limit.
The organisers have tried to make it
more prominent in the schedule, but
still mistakes occur, sometimes easily
discovered when the owners have boasted
of their dog’s previous wins online!
Perhaps, when an overseas entry arrives,
Fosse Data could send a message to the
owners asking them if they are absolutely
sure their dog is entered in a class for which
it is eligible.
To mutual benefit
In 1986 the ever-elegant Pamela Cross Stern was Leeds BIS judge and she is seen with
the society’s long-term secretary Ken Bullock. Her winner was Christine Cherington’s Old
English Sheepdog Ch Tynycoed Caradog Ap Tegwch, and runner-up Malcolm Leslie’s Pointer
Sh Ch Stonebridgelees Sultana, two big winners of the period.
Caradog was a son of another BIS winner, Ch Jedforest Don Carlos. He later went to the
US but left some significant descendants here. Sultana was the breed’s CC record holder for
many years and the two current big winning bitches, ‘Juicy’ and ‘Flo’, both descend from her.
photo Dalton
IN A RECENT Kennel Gazette Mark Cocozza,
in addition to his interesting thoughts
about how we should publicise breeders’
commitment to producing healthy dogs,
mentions another topic about which he
feels strongly – and it’s one I’ve mentioned
before in this column.
He feels disappointed that more British
exhibitors do not do what happens in
many other countries and allow keen
young people to have the opportunity of
campaigning their dogs, to mutual benefit.
IN A BREED which has plenty of serious breeders, and where one can breed litters
knowing that it will be easy to find good homes for puppies you don’t keep, it is
likely that decent dogs will be used relatively extensively at stud, especially if they
are seen to produce quality pups in their early litters.
But what about the breeds with only a handful of breeders, where they don’t
breed too frequently as there is only a limited number of suitable pet homes?
Here, top class males may well sire just one or two litters in their lifetime, simply
because there aren’t enough bitches around for them to be mated to!
The result can be that excellent bloodlines, which serious breeders have been
developing for decades, can die out, or become irreparably diluted, when those
breeders retire.
If a few dogs are used on most of the available bitches – this does happen when
a particular dog or line becomes ‘fashionable’ – those animals and their lines can
very quickly ‘swamp’ a numerically small breed and very soon there is nowhere
else for breeders to go.
This is brought home to me when I look at those pedigree databases which have
a ‘reverse pedigree’ facility. This brings up a chart, not of a dog’s ancestors, but of
its descendants. Look up some dogs and you will find that within a few generations
almost the whole breed is descended from them.
Others may make an impact in the first generation or two, but it only takes a few
breeders to meet with bad luck or to give up, and very soon that dog’s influence
may hang by a thread or die out altogether.
In some breeds you can look at books of champions, if they are lucky enough
to have one, and be shocked at how many of them have left no long term impact
on their breed. It always strikes me that this is such a waste, especially if entire
distinctive bloodlines are lost down the way.
This can be even sadder if a health issue or some other problem arises through
the over-use of certain lines, and there is nowhere else left to go.
That’s when you might very much want to be able to use something different.
But unless someone had the foresight to take semen from the ‘old dogs’, that’s not
possible… So perhaps you can understand why I’d like to see some support for the
idea of a ‘gene bank’ for the numerically small breeds.
One has to wonder whether in some circles there is a view that if a breed were
to die out, then so be it. I hope I’m not simply being sentimental in feeling that
this would be a betrayal of the efforts of countless breed enthusiasts down the
generations. As one friend of mine very aptly put it: “Breeds are as much our
heritage as are National Trust properties.”
This was something I noticed on my
last visit to Australia where many of the
leading kennels, their owners perhaps
not so agile as they used to be, allow
younger people to take their dogs in the
ring, often with spectacular results. And
indeed this is also quite a feature of the
Scandinavian show scene.
And isn’t it true to say that this is
becoming more prevalent in Britain too?
I’m sure you don’t need me to quote
the names of several of the late teens
and twenties generation (and a few
considerably younger) who have made
quite a mark over the last two or three
years – several of them featured high at
group level at Crufts this year and others
at subsequent shows.
Certainly anyone who fears that they
might lose out on a win if the judge
doesn’t know whom the dog belongs
to need not worry – one hopes that the
vast majority will actually judge the dog,
and any who need to know which dog is
which will quickly work it out anyway!
One of the difficulties in attracting
young people to maintain their interest
in the sport has always been the lack of
opportunities for those who are no longer
‘junior handlers’.
As they go into further education,
develop other interests, have the stress
of finding a job, accommodation and so
on, and then perhaps starting their own
family, it becomes understandable that
their practical involvement in the world
of dogs gets harder to maintain. In all
too many cases youngsters from a good
doggy background, who were once really
keen, never return to the dog scene.
But if other exhibitors are prepared
to let them present and handle their
dogs there is surely a chance that they
will continue their enthusiasm for our
world and when time and circumstances
eventually permit, start breeding and
showing their own dogs.
Of course, for many senior exhibitors
continuing to handle their own dogs is
what keeps them interested and involved,
and one would hate to see a situation
where only the very fit were able to
compete at top level. That is perhaps
more of an issue overseas where some
judges seem to want all breeds to rush
around the ring at top speed whether or
not that suits that particular breed’s gait.
Nevertheless there is an increasing
number of examples in this country
where what is effectively a partnership
(even if not an officially recorded one)
between a long-term experienced,
talented breeder/exhibitor and keen
young handler has proved mutually
beneficial.
Breeding and bedding
LAST YEAR I featured a photo of Philippe
Howard Price and one of his famous
Montfleuri Miniature Poodles, bred
by a young Judith Robin-Smith of the
Willowbrae affix still known in other
breeds today.
Judith told me that, instead of paying
for the pup, Philippe, whose family owned
the Sleepeezee bedding company, offered
her a super double bed instead, rather
useful as she was due to be married not
long after!
I now gather that this was not the only
Poodle he obtained this way. Recently I
used a photo of his wife Nadia with their
BIS-winning bitch Ch Montfleuri Sarah of
Longnor, and I was pleased to hear more
from Dan O’Connor.
He points out that today a name like
that would imply that Sarah was bred by
Montfleuri and owned by Longnor, when
the reverse was the case.
In those days the Kennel Club wasn’t
insistent on where the affixes were placed
and of course there were many kennels
which habitually used to style their dogs
‘So-and-So of…’ whatever their affix was.
To think of some from my breeds, ‘of
Wey’, ‘of the Congo’, ‘of Quatt’ and so on,
and Dan quotes ‘of Ide’ – if they were still
breeding after the KC insisted in the early
‘70s that the breeder’s affix had to come at
the start of the name, they had to change
their naming system, which I remember
some weren’t too happy about.
Anyway, Dan’s point is that Sarah was
bred by Evelyn Worrall. He says: “She
named her dogs, according to her affix, as
‘of Longnor’; a tiny hamlet in Staffordshire,
where she and her husband Percy farmed.
“So it was that she bred Sarah of
Longnor, and subsequently the bitch was
transferred to Nadia and Philippe-Howard
Price. Nadia campaigned her to her title
and more, adding her own affix (prefix?),
Montfleuri, at the front.
“However, no fee was paid for her
purchase at the time, but was agreed to
be made at a later stage. Now Philippe
owned/controlled a well-known and
famous bed-making company. Months
later, Mrs Worrall took delivery of a bed
from the Howard-Prices, as payment for
Sarah! Evelyn dined out on selling her
prize puppy for a bed!
“Evelyn bred some fine black Miniature
and silver Toy Poodles; her dogs became
the foundation of many kennels, among
which not least was the Jolda kennel of
the late KC chairman John Macdougall
and his wife Daphne. My late wife and I
bought a puppy from Evelyn and Longnor
Helenda Holly won a CC at Manchester in
1982.”
TOP STUD DOG 2016
Halfway leaders – compiled by Wendy Bull
AFGHAN HOUND
Ch Cloudside Warstrike 29
BASENJI
Ch/Am Ch Kazor’s Make Way For Riley 22
BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE
Ch Gigolo du Rallye Saint Paul for Rangali 16
BASSET HOUND
Ch Malrich Sir Ruff Diamond 16
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN,
GRAND
Can Can van Tum-Tums Vriendjes
Debucher 12
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN,
PETIT
No clear leader
BEAGLE
Ch Nedlaw Barbarian 25
BLOODHOUND
Ch Marksbury Ruin 12
BORZOI
No clear leader
DACHSHUND, LONGHAIRED
Ch Bronia Mr Pepys 10
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
LONGHAIRED
Ralines Foreign Ambassador 18
DACHSHUND, SMOOTH
Ch Phaeland Screw Driver 10
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
SMOOTH
Lokmadi Blushing Groom for Minimead 12
DACHSHUND, WIREHAIRED
Ch Silvae Zealot 13
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
WIREHAIRED
Int/Rus Ch Klaurius Richard Ot Mariny
Kuranovoy at Stargang 13
DEERHOUND
*Ch All Guns Blazing for Ladygrove 12
FINNISH SPITZ
Ch Sukunimi Kari 10
GREYHOUND
Boughton Baggio 11
IBIZAN HOUND
Benjique Bid For Gold at Alanaura 12
IRISH WOLFHOUND
Ch Bokra Tudor 12
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND
*Ch/Ir Ch Kestos ISpy at Graythor 25
OTTERHOUND
Teckelgarth Eros 24
PHARAOH HOUND
Annatefkah Ashai 13
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Ch Jockular Lord Leonti at Tsjakka 21
SALUKI
Ch Daxlore Amir of Fernlark 11
WHIPPET
Collooney Look No Further than
Crosscop 18
HALFWAY LEADER in the Dog World/Royal Canin Top Stud Dog competition, up to and including results
from Windsor weekend, is the Australian-bred Border Collie, Smokin Joe, imported by the Fayken and
Tudorhurst kennels. He occupied the same position at the halfway point last year and ended 2015 as top
pastoral stud and number three all breeds
Runner-up and leading the working breeds is the Boxer, Okay Dokay, who topped his group last year.
The hounds are headed by the Afghan Warstrike (2015's group leader), utility by the Shih Tzu Easy Rider,
toys by the Pug Provocateur, terriers by the Border Dr Walter and gundogs by the Field Spaniel McEwan.
The separate competition for rare breeds is like last year headed by Remo the Cirneco, and last year's
leader also tops the imported register breeds in the Slovalian Rough Haired Pointer, Beno.
The competition works as follows. When a dog or bitch wins its first CC of the year, it scores five points for
its sire. If it wins a second, third or fourth CC during the year, it scores an extra point, so that the maximum
one dog can score for its sire is eight points.
A separate competition is run for the rare and imported register breeds; here the qualifying award is best
of sex in breed or imported register classes at a championship show.
In the event of a tie, the total number of points scored by the dog's progeny in the Top Dogs table is taken
into consideration. Winners on a tiebreak are marked with an asterisk.
In several breeds, no sire has yet produced more than one 2016 CC or best of sex winner; here no leader
is recorded.
The eventual annual leaders receive a prize courtesy of Royal Canin as well as a chance to advertise in the
exclusive Best of British Dogs magazine. The halfway leaders have their own chance to advertise in a feature
in our August 12 issue. If there are any queries please contact Wendy Bull on wendy.bull@dogworld.co.uk.
RETRIEVER, LABRADOR
7L'L*EVR½IPH8STS+MKMS
RETRIEVER, NOVA SCOTIA
DUCK TOLLING
Beausjour Eighth Henry 10
SPANIEL, AMERICAN COCKER
Sh Ch/Ir Ch Nasailleen In The Buff 10
SPANIEL, CLUMBER
Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Antonine Polar Express 15
SPANIEL, COCKER
Sh Ch Molkara Magician 16
SPANIEL, ENGLISH SPRINGER
Sh Ch Mompesson Royal Destiny 15
SPANIEL, FIELD
Sh Ch Ewtor Mc Ewan at Nadavin 23
SPANIEL, IRISH WATER
Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch/Int Ch Fynder On
Shifting Ground 13
SPANIEL, WELSH SPRINGER
Sh Ch Ferndel Aeron Magregor 16
WEIMARANER
Sh Ch Hundwith Duty to Sireva 12
AIREDALE TERRIER
Ch Jokyl Captain Scarlet 20
AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
Ch Silhill Chip Off The Old Rock 11
BEDLINGTON TERRIER
Int/Lux/Bel/Dutch/Ger Ch Arc-En-Ciel
Arlequin 13
BORDER TERRIER
Ch Dandyhow Dr Walter 23
BULL TERRIER
Ch Emred Devils Spy 23
BULL TERRIER, MINIATURE
No clear leader
CAIRN TERRIER
Ch Cruzo Bilbo Baggins 12
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
Cloverwood Driving Force 13
FOX TERRIER, SMOOTH
Ch/Fr Ch Graindebeaute du Manoir
BRACCO ITALIANO
Saint Adrien 21
Hidalgo di Cacciola 11
FOX TERRIER, WIRE
BRITTANY
Ch/Int/Am/Braz Ch Travella Starlord 15
Ch Tournesol Braconnier 17
GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER
ENGLISH SETTER
No clear leader
Dutch Ch Swannery Magic Legend 12
IRISH TERRIER
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED
Ch/Dutch Ch Uomo Mondano
POINTER
von der Emsmuehle 16
Sh Ch/Am Ch VJK-Myst Sterling of
KERRY BLUE TERRIER
Barleyarch 15
Ch/Int/Am/Braz Ch Kebulak Born To
GERMAN WIREHAIRED
Tease 15
POINTER
Sh Ch Karlejay Gump You’ve Got Mail 15 LAKELAND TERRIER
Ch/Bul/Mac/Mont/Dan Ch Nujax Rising
GORDON SETTER
Sun at Saredon 14
*Drumdaroch The Xpat to Liric 10
MANCHESTER TERRIER
HUNGARIAN VIZSLA
Ch Westbank Blue Diamond for Talanors 19
Sh Ch/Aus Ch Hungargunn Bear
NORFOLK TERRIER
Itn Mind 12
*Ch Kinsridge Top Gun 13
HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED
NORWICH TERRIER
VIZSLA
Ch/Am Gr Ch Ascot Sanspur at Yarrow 12
Morehay Lars of Belatarr 10
PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER
IRISH SETTER
Ch Pacolito Phirstprize 13
Sh Ch/Int Ch Sumaric Shadow
SCOTTISH TERRIER
Of Mr Jingles 18
IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER Ch Kingsview Just Stewart 11
Sh Ch Ballakinnish Malachi at Oldestone 14 SEALYHAM TERRIER
Ger/Dan/Sw/Dutch/Cz/Pol/Lux Ch
ITALIAN SPINONE
Sutliff’s Algonquin 10
Sh Ch Una Volta Per Sempre Sorriso del
SKYE TERRIER
Riccini 15
Knowlespring One And Only at Salena 11
LARGE MUNSTERLANDER
SOFT-COATED WHEATEN
No clear leader
TERRIER
POINTER
Ch Lilwaukee Rock N Roll Star 12
Sh Ch Millpoint Top Hat N'Tails 19
RETRIEVER, CHESAPEAKE BAY STAFFORDSHIRE BULL
TERRIER
Sh Ch/Sw Sh Ch Arnac Bay Ardent 10
Ch Eclypstaff Cuz I Can 17
RETRIEVER, CURLY-COATED
WELSH TERRIER
Elerrina Untouchable 13
Ch Tiltser The Highlander 15
RETRIEVER, FLAT-COATED
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE
Ch Calzeat Causa Commotion
TERRIER
at Flatcharm 15
Ir Ch Havasu Hey Dude for Swifdon 16
RETRIEVER, GOLDEN
Sh Ch Tesoro de Ria Vela for Thornywait 22
AKITA
Ch Ruthdales Notorious 14
BOSTON TERRIER
Int/Dan/Norw/Sw Ch Skin-Deep’s
Jackman 12
BULLDOG
Ch/Gib/Sp Ch Meljane Bulldogs
Kingwilliam 26
CHOW CHOW
*Ch Kwaitang Kristian at Kyong 11
DALMATIAN
Ch/Est/Lat/Rus/Fin/Aus Ch Alphadirato
Future Brand 17
FRENCH BULLDOG
*Ch Friend de la Parure of KingFriend 10
GERMAN SPITZ, KLEIN
No clear leader
GERMAN SPITZ, MITTEL
Ch Spellcast Talk To Me 20
JAPANESE SHIBA INU
Ch/Ir Ch Vormund I’m Gaultier 15
JAPANESE SPITZ
Charney Kabon Kopi 12
KEESHOND
Ch/Am/Can Ch Kemonts Skyline’s Game
Boy 22
LHASA APSO
*Ch/Int/Ger/Dutch/Bel/Lux Ch Close To
Perfection Next To You 10
POODLE, MINIATURE
Int/Fin/Sw/Est/Ger/Rus/Aust/Blr Ch
Michandy Superstition 12
POODLE, STANDARD
Ch Ankaru’s Another High Level
for Somanic 12
POODLE, TOY
Taladayga Glittering 11
SCHIPPERKE
Komargo’s Crazy Diamond at Roopec 10
SCHNAUZER
No clear leader
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
No clear leader
SHAR-PEI
Ch/Am Ch Asias Red Marsh Whip It
Good 14
SHIH TZU
Ch Easy Rider at Huxlor 28
TIBETAN SPANIEL
Ch Tamrae’s Talk The Talk at Tibbymills 20
TIBETAN TERRIER
Am Ch Ecco Domani’s Celestial Destiny
at Araki 21
PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
Int/Am/Sw Ch Robel
AlexanderTheGreatAquatass 14
ROTTWEILER
Ch Hanbar Matcho 16
ST BERNARD
No clear leader
SIBERIAN HUSKY
Zima Sea Biscuit 11
TIBETAN MASTIFF
No clear leader
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
No clear leader
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD DOG
Ch/Am Gr Ch/Ir/Lux Ch Bayshore
Stonehaven Cat Burglar 15
BEARDED COLLIE
Ch Moonhill Power Of Dreamz 17
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
GROENENDAEL
Ch/Ir/Lux/Dutch Ch Revloch Zidane 11
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
TERVUEREN
Int Ch High Clearings Harley 27
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
MALINOIS
No clear leader
BORDER COLLIE
Sh Ch Sashdan Smokin Joe 38
BRIARD
Ch/Int/Fr Ch Forte Negro at Gilcoru
Duovarius 21
COLLIE, ROUGH
Ch Chelborn Kiss’n Tell 16
COLLIE, SMOOTH
Ch Foxearth Flintab 10
FINNISH LAPPHUND
*Int/Fin/Dan/Sw/Norw/Hung Ch Lecibsin
Macce 11
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
*Ch Elmo vom Hühnegrab 12
HUNGARIAN PULI
No clear leader
LANCASHIRE HEELER
Ch Foxthyme Bradley 27
NORWEGIAN BUHUND
Ch/Am Gr Ch Vision’s Dino of
Trollheimen BN RN 16
OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG
Ch Aryakas Ikaros at Noggybanks 26
POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG
Ch Mybeards Domination 11
PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG
Ch Gillandant Rockafella 13
SAMOYED
Ch Ulibka Final Edition 25
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
Norw/Sw Ch Lythwood Sundealer 12
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
Ch/Int/Pol/Ir Ch Rasta-Man Shamanrock 10 SWEDISH VALLHUND
Ch Starvon Fantastic Light 15
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG
WELSH CORGI, CARDIGAN
Ch Meadowpark Vertigo 13
Ch Belroyd Pemcader Cymro 20
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
WELSH CORGI, PEMBROKE
Am/Can Ch Trust Dusty van de
Ch Pemcader Belroyd Zeus 14
Vanenblikhoeve 14
BOXER
Ch Walkon Okay Dokay with Lanfrese 32
BULLMASTIFF
Braeaaron He Means Business at Ardhub 18
DOBERMANN
AFFENPINSCHER
Ch Chancepixies Locomotive 27
Can/Dan Ch Ceterra’s Barnacle Bill 10
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
Am Gr Ch Banana Joe van Tani Kazari 10
No clear leader
BICHON FRISÈ
GIANT SCHNAUZER
No clear leader
Ch Philoma Ghetto Calipso 13
CAVALIER KING CHARLES
GREAT DANE
SPANIEL
Myjons Yankee Clipper at Vanmore 27
Ger Ch Angel’s Pride Benjamin Button 20
LEONBERGER
CHIHUAHUA, LONGCOAT
Rus Ch Namupalan Russian Roulete 13
Ch/Int/Jap/Dutch/Bel/Ger/Lux Ch
MASTIFF
Peregrine JP Cup O Gold 11
Fr Ch Evinco du Ranc de Bannes 10
CHIHUAHUA, SMOOTH
NEWFOUNDLAND
Ch Veejim Delta Force at Taradona 21
Ch Deep Love Head Over Heels 12
CHINESE CRESTED
*Cro Ch Dasha’s Well Armed 12
ENGLISH TOY TERRIER
Am Ch Saint Lazar’s Diamond Jim at
Witchstone 12
GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS
*Ch Menwinnion Sunburst 11
HAVANESE
No clear leader
ITALIAN GREYHOUND
Ch/Am Gr Ch Artmeis Voici Valente of
Regallust 23
JAPANESE CHIN
Yama Secret Service 15
KING CHARLES SPANIEL
Ch Maibee Theo 16
LOWCHEN
Ch/Fin/Est Ch Hollinsclose’s Barricade 10
MALTESE
No clear leader
MINIATURE PINSCHER
No clear leader
PAPILLON
No clear leader
PEKINGESE
*Ch Pekehuis Spell Binder 11
POMERANIAN
*Abbeyleigh Inca 10
PUG
Ch Pugalicious Provocateur 25
YORKSHIRE TERRIER
Debonaire’s Key To Braveness 10
CIRNECO DELL’ETNA
Hadranensis Remo 31
HAMILTONSTOVARE
Meillion I Want It All 19
PORTUGUESE PODENGO
Pomar do Vale do Cutileiro da Caldermist 13
SLOUGHI
Int/Dan/Dutch/Ger Ch Dagash Ksar
Ghilane 12
GERMAN LONGHAIRED
POINTER
Vasko von der Hafkesdell 11
LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO
No clear leader
SPANISH WATER DOG
Made In Spain de Tender Teddy 14
CESKY TERRIER
Lastarean Dufek 17
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
No clear leader
CANAAN DOG
Am Ch Ha’Aretz Hayyim for Anacan 19
EURASIER
Mussendun Blaze Of Glory 12
JAPANESE AKITA INU
No clear leader
KOOIKERHONDJE
Ir Ch Crunchcroft Invincible 15
CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG
No clear leader
GERMAN PINSCHER
Am Gr Ch Xitamiz Spartacuz 12
GREAT SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG
Alpencrest Donatus 10
GREENLAND DOG
No clear leader
HOVAWART
Pines Aken 10
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF
Freddo dei Mastini della Rupe 17
RUSSIAN BLACK TERRIER
Robroyd Lukomor 13
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG
No clear leader
BEAUCERON
*Bosco II de la Cite des Comtes avec
Overhill 11
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
LAEKENOIS
No clear leader
CATALAN SHEEPDOG
Esplendigos Adonis at Starwell 18
ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG
No clear leader
KOMONDOR
No clear leader
MAREMMA SHEEPDOG
No clear leader
PYRENEAN SHEEPDOG
Bel/Fin Ch Gastibelza de L’Oustaou de
Padel 11
TURKISH KANGAL DOG
Seacop Kadirga 10
AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER
Int/Pol/Dan/Lit Ch Amar Chluba Oli 10
BOLOGNESE
Little White Wonder Matteo Jackie 14
COTON DE TULEAR
Mi-Toi’s Quiet Riot 12
THE LEADERS
FIRST, TOP PASTORAL
SH CH SASHDAN
SMOKIN JOE
Border Collie
SECOND, TOP WORKING
CH WALKON OKAY DOKAY
WITH LANFRESE
Boxer
THIRD, TOP HOUND
CH CLOUDSIDE
WARSTRIKE
Afghan Hound
FOURTH, TOP UTILITY
CH EASY RIDER AT HUXLOR
Shih Tzu
FIFTH
*CH CHANCEPIXIES
LOCOMOTIVE
Dobermann
SIXTH
*MYJONS YANKEE CLIPPER
AT VANMORE
Great Dane
SEVENTH
*CH FOXTHYME BRADLEY
Lancashire Heeler
EIGHTH
INT CH HIGH CLEARINGS
HARLEY
Belgian Shepherd Dog,
Tervueren
NINTH
*CH/GIB/SP CH MELJANE
BULLDOGS KINGWILLIAM
Bulldog
TENTH
CH ARYAKAS IKAROS
AT NOGGYBANKS
Old English Sheepdog
***
TOP TOY
CH PUGALICIOUS
PROVOCATEUR
Pug
TOP TERRIER
*CH DANDYHOW
DR WALTER
Border Terrier
TOP GUNDOG
SH CH EWTOR McEWAN
AT NADAVIN
Field Spaniel
TOP RARE BREED
HADRANENSIS REMO
Cirneco dell'Etna
TOP IMPORTED
REGISTER
BENO MESKOV DVOR
AT STORMDANCER
Slovakian Rough Haired
Pointer
IMPORTED
REGISTER
HOUND
Hovriket’s Baladin at Hibeck
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 13
GUNDOG
Beno Meskov Dvor at Stormdancer
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer 19
UTILITY
Blanch-O’s Jalapeno for Sheldobchi
Mexican Hairless, Miniature 16
WORKING
No clear leader
PASTORAL
Pilisi-Kocos Igeret to Pumiden
Hungarian Pumi 13
DS
22 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
TOP BROOD BITCH
2016
LISTED here are the halfway breed leaders in the Dog World/
Eden Holistic Pet Foods Top Brood Bitch competition, taking into
account wins up to and including Windsor weekend.
In top place by some distance is the Dobermann Belladonna,
four of whose progeny have won CCs so far this year including dual
BIS winner Midnight Express.
Runner-up is the German Spitz Mittel, Sweeter Than Wine, who
topped the utiliy group last year.
Leaders in the other groups are: hound, the Otterhound
Symphony; patsoral, the Tervueren Finesse; gundog, the Brittany
Pretty Pachanga; toy, the Japanese Chin Sapphire Diva; and terrier,
HOUNDS
AFGHAN HOUND
Ch Ashahni Azanti at Garamond 14
BASENJI
Embeau Symphony 20
BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE
Rangali Jelly Bean 10
BASSET HOUND
Switherland Tender Touch 13
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN,
GRAND
Debucher Sublime with Wilmit 13
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN,
PETIT
No clear leader
BEAGLE
Nedlaw Candy Floss 10
BLOODHOUND
Aspencade Ellouise at Harvidene 11
BORZOI
Ch Lynx Forbidden Love at Donskoi 11
DACHSHUND, LONGHAIRED
Ch Cedavoch Mystique 10
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
LONGHAIRED
No clear leader
DACHSHUND, SMOOTH
No clear leader
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
SMOOTH
No clear leader
DACHSHUND, WIREHAIRED
Ch Silvae Mystic 13
DACHSHUND, MINIATURE
WIREHAIRED
Ch Foxearth Foto Copy 13
DEERHOUND
*Ch Hyndsight Into The Mystic 12
FINNISH SPITZ
No clear leader
GREYHOUND
Ch Bellezza di Boughton 11
IBIZAN HOUND
Ch Snowlief Prime Mover 12
IRISH WOLFHOUND
*Ch Bokra Windchyme 12
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND
Ch/Ir/Int Ch Bowerhinton
Betterbelieveit 18
OTTERHOUND
Ch Teckelgarth Symphony
for Wandsfell 24
PHARAOH HOUND
No clear leader
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Ch Hespa Heloise 10
SALUKI
Malake’ Latifa 11
WHIPPET
Ch Collooney Hot To Handle
at Chapleigh 15
GUNDOGS
BRACCO ITALIANO
Pomona dei Vicini del Monastero
at Gunsyn 11
BRITTANY
Sh Ch Kenocto Pretty Pachanga
of Bonapartist 17
ENGLISH SETTER
Sh Ch Mariglen Francesca Fenston 15
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED
POINTER
Sh Ch Barleyarch Pickpocket 10
GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER
Bareve Burkina Fasso 11
GORDON SETTER
Sh Ch Birchgarth Fools Gold
with Lourdace 13
HUNGARIAN VIZSLA
Bitcon Maiden Oz 12
HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED
VIZSLA
Tarndair Phoenix of Belatarr 10
IRISH SETTER
Thendara Capriati 13
IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER
Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Ballakinnish
Mistinguette 10
ITALIAN SPINONE
Inostricani Perla 11
LARGE MUNSTERLANDER
No clear leader
POINTER
Sh Ch Kanix Beatrice 10
RETRIEVER, CHESAPEAKE BAY
No clear leader
RETRIEVER, CURLY-COATED
Sh Ch Brightmeadow My Fair
Lady 13
RETRIEVER, FLAT-COATED
Sh Ch Branchalwood Aylansula 11
RETRIEVER, GOLDEN
* Linirgor Candy Luv at Flyngalee 11
RETRIEVER, LABRADOR
Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitita 11
RETRIEVER, NOVA SCOTIA
DUCK TOLLING
Dinaskarrek’s Red Vixen at
Seahaven 10
SPANIEL, AMERICAN COCKER
Mycalleys Isla 10
SPANIEL, CLUMBER
Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Bimbik’s Graziella
for Richley 15
SPANIEL, COCKER
Annilann Miss Shone 13
SPANIEL, ENGLISH SPRINGER
No clear leader
SPANIEL, FIELD
Sh Ch Nadavin Nobility 12
SPANIEL, IRISH WATER
No clear leader
SPANIEL, SUSSEX
No clear leader
SPANIEL, WELSH SPRINGER
No clear leader
WEIMARANER
Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Gunalt Delicious 11
TERRIERS
AIREDALE TERRIER
Ch Jokyl Star Flash 10
AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
No clear leader
BEDLINGTON TERRIER
Ch Sharnor Emerald Electra 13
BORDER TERRIER
*Foxcraig Magic Star
at Beaconpike 10
BULL TERRIER
Bluepoint Firebird 12
BULL TERRIER, MINIATURE
Ch Grandopera Global Warming
at Delektabul 13
CAIRN TERRIER
No clear leader
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
Micklam Lemon Mousse 11
Inzievar Silver Charm 11
FOX TERRIER, SMOOTH
Ch Glendraterra Lady Ga Ga
among Oaxaca 11
FOX TERRIER, WIRE
Halali von den Schönen Bergen 12
GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER
No clear leader
IRISH TERRIER
Montelle Flame Of Gold 10
KERRY BLUE TERRIER
No clear leader
LAKELAND TERRIER
Oregill Celtic Rose 11
MANCHESTER TERRIER
No clear leader
NORFOLK TERRIER
No clear leader
NORWICH TERRIER
No clear leader
PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER
Alncroft Ambleside 12
SCOTTISH TERRIER
Rus/Lat Ch Flippix Jade In Black 10
SEALYHAM TERRIER
Albatus Sad Eyed Lady
of Eleighwater 13
SKYE TERRIER
Ch Salena She’s The One 11
SOFT-COATED WHEATEN
TERRIER
No clear leader
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
No clear leader
WELSH TERRIER
No clear leader
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE
TERRIER
Ch Burneze Plan Bea 13
the Bedlington Emerald Electra.
The separate competitions for rare and imported register breeds
are headed, respectively, by the Cirneco Perla Colistos and the
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne E’Mia.
The competition works as follows. When a dog or bitch wins
its first CC of the year, it scores five points for its dam. If it wins a
second, third or fourth CC during the year, it scores an extra point,
so that the maximum one dog can score for its dam is eight points.
A separate competition is run for the rare and imported register
breeds; here the qualifying award is best of sex in breed or
imported register classes at a championship show.
UTILITY
AKITA
No clear leader
BOSTON TERRIER
No clear leader
BULLDOG
Sealaville She’s Toyah 15
CHOW CHOW
No clear leader
DALMATIAN
No clear leader
FRENCH BULLDOG
Robeta’s Dream Girl Rowendale 10
GERMAN SPITZ, KLEIN
Stormavon Skies The Limit of
Longsdale 16
GERMAN SPITZ, MITTEL
Wyndlee Sweeter Than Wine 25
JAPANESE SHIBA INU
Vormund I’m Caprice above
Rahima 12
JAPANESE SPITZ
No clear leader
KEESHOND
Ch Neradmik Chanel 19
LHASA APSO
No clear leader
POODLE, MINIATURE
No clear leader
POODLE, STANDARD
Montravia Street Fashion 11
POODLE, TOY
No clear leader
SCHIPPERKE
Chadbower Bonnie Isla 10
SCHNAUZER
No clear leader
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
No clear leader
SHAR-PEI
Ch Ashowai Living The Dream 14
SHIH TZU
Ch Minfaa La Bamba at Miracey 23
TIBETAN SPANIEL
*Wellbarn Cinderella 10
TIBETAN TERRIER
No clear leader
WORKING
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
Int/Cz/Pol/Aust/Svk/Cro/Lux Ch
Aura Polarni Usvit 10
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG
Ch Meadowpark Living The Dream 12
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
Ch Alsadie Harriet 14
BOXER
Ch Roamaro First Issue by Walkon 12
BULLMASTIFF
Ch Optimus Scarlet 14
DOBERMANN
Ch Tronjheim Belladonna
from Jojavik 27
GIANT SCHNAUZER
Primariesen Principessa 13
GREAT DANE
Vanmore Raindrops 15
LEONBERGER
Rus Ch Leo Aureus Astrum Capella 13
MASTIFF
Fenrir du Ranc de Bannes 10
NEWFOUNDLAND
Ch Zentaur Awake My Soul 12
PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
Ch Melfield Ruby Tuesday 10
ROTTWEILER
No clear leader
ST BERNARD
No clear leader
SIBERIAN HUSKY
*Ch Amical Lili for Saltarello 11
TIBETAN MASTIFF
No clear leader
PASTORAL
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
No clear leader
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Ch Allmark Careless Whisper 20
BEARDED COLLIE
Ch Sammara Moonlight Shadow 12
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
GROENENDAEL
No clear leader
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
MALINOIS
No clear leader
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
TERVUEREN
Ch Corsini Finesse 22
BORDER COLLIE
Wizaland O’Sounds Of My Soul 10
BRIARD
Gilcoru Truth D’Brie 10
COLLIE, ROUGH
Ingledene Leather N’ Lace 11
COLLIE, SMOOTH
Ch/Norw/Dan Ch Clingstone’s
Sounds Good 12
FINNISH LAPPHUND
Elbereth Kyky 11
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
Ch Conbhairean Quella 11
HUNGARIAN PULI
No clear leader
LANCASHIRE HEELER
Ch Hotpot Sparkle for Leyeside 11
NORWEGIAN BUHUND
Arnscroft Di Sing On Ice 10
OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG
Zottels Made In Heaven 21
POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG
Mybeards Scarlet 11
PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG
No clear leader
SAMOYED
Ch Nikara Kleopatra
from Taronakits 12
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
*Terriwood Saskia of Lythwood 12
SWEDISH VALLHUND
Ch Starvon Opt For Me 10
WELSH CORGI, CARDIGAN
Ch Joseter Popham 13
WELSH CORGI, PEMBROKE
Penliath Vanilla Fudge 13
TOYS
AFFENPINSCHER
Clipperreach Little Bo Peep
of Darkle 10
BICHON FRISÈ
No clear leader
CAVALIER KING CHARLES
SPANIEL
Kaishmar Kristina 12
CHIHUAHUA, LONGCOAT
No clear leader
CHIHUAHUA, SMOOTHCOAT
Coltham Honour Bright 11
CHINESE CRESTED
Shanshal Major Look 12
ENGLISH TOY TERRIER
Witchstone Free Of A Kind
at Yarrum 12
GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS
Beauview Some Sunny Day 11
HAVANESE
No clear leader
ITALIAN GREYHOUND
Ch Florita Tipitina 13
JAPANESE CHIN
Ch Sleepyhollow Sapphire Diva
at Anjuli 15
KING CHARLES SPANIEL
Amantra Cheryl 11
LOWCHEN
Int/Fin/Norw/Blr/Sw Ch Chic Choix
Grand Prix Chic at Golbourne 15
MALTESE
No clear leader
MINIATURE PINSCHER
No clear leader
PAPILLON
No clear leader
PEKINGESE
Ch StSanja Wicked 11
POMERANIAN
No clear leader
PUG
Etruria Born To Perform 13
YORKSHIRE TERRIER
No clear leader
In the event of a tie, the total number of points scored by the
bitch’s progeny in the Top Dogs table is taken into consideration.
Winners on a tiebreak are marked with an asterisk.
In several breeds, no bitch has yet produced more than one 2016
CC or best of sex winner; here no leader is recorded.
Please note that the annual award goes to the owner of the bitch
at the time of her last litter which produced qualifying progeny.
The eventual annual leaders receive a prize from Eden as well
as a chance to advertise in the exclusive Best of British Dogs
magazine. Halfway leaders may advertise in our feature on
August 12.
RARE BREEDS
CIRNECO DELL’ETNA
Solovyev Perla Colistos at Kinabula 20
FOXHOUND
No clear leader
HAMILTONSTOVARE
Sufayre Angel 19
PORTUGUESE PODENGO
Dutch Ch Arranbourne Delicia
at Stormwitch 11
SLOUGHI
Int/Bel/Dutch Ch Falconcrag
Sahsheer 12
GERMAN LONGHAIRED
POINTER
Nancy vom Auwelt mit Arany 11
LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO
No clear leader
SPANISH WATER DOG
Valentisimo’s Gordviday 19
CESKY TERRIER
Janski Celtic Ceska 14
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
No clear leader
CANAAN DOG
Anacan Glory Bea 14
EURASIER
Silmoralbion Forever Young 12
JAPANESE AKITA INU
No clear leader
KOOIKERHONDJE
Crunchcroft Honeysuckle 15
CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG
No clear leader
GERMAN PINSCHER
Am Ch Legacy’s Heart Of Gold
for Hickson 12
GREAT SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG
Springhaze Better By Far 10
GREENLAND DOG
No clear leader
HOVAWART
Minches Jaunty 15
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF
Merle’s Tongan Tapa 17
RUSSIAN BLACK TERRIER
Fernwood Dragimira at Dromnagus 13
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG
No clear leader
BEAUCERON
*Overhill’s Saphire with Pebbleena 11
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG,
LAEKENOIS
No clear leader
CATALAN SHEEPDOG
Ir Ch Mei d’Espinavesa to Starwell 13
ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG
Xuva da Costa Oeste at Asterel 11
KOMONDOR
No clear leader
MAREMMA SHEEPDOG
No clear leader
PYRENEAN SHEEPDOG
No clear leader
TURKISH KANGAL DOG
No clear leader
AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER
Curiosity Sensation Indeed 10
BOLOGNESE
Vaniglia 14
COTON DE TULEAR
Rishlyn La Belle Amour 10
IMPORTED
REGISTER
HOUND
E’Mia de l’Equipage Las Fargues
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 18
GUNDOG
Achouffe Aslovak
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer 13
UTILITY
Morningcalm Chandrika
Korean Jindo 10
WORKING
Aisha Princess Of Beauty
Entlebucher Mountain Dog 8
PASTORAL
Milady Pumidoro to Pumiden
Hungarian Pumi 13
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THE LEADERS
FIRST, TOP WORKING
CH TRONJHEIM
BELLADONNA
FROM JOJAVIK
Dobermann
SECOND, TOP UTILITY
WYNDLEE SWEETER
THAN WINE
German Spitz, Mittel
THIRD, TOP HOUND
CH TECKELGARTH
SYMPHONY FOR
WANDSFELL
Otterhound
FOURTH
CH MINAFAA LA BAMBA
AT MIRACEY
Shih Tzu
FIFTH, TOP PASTORAL
CH CORSINI FINESSE
Belgian Shepherd Dog,
Tervueren
SIXTH
ZOTTELS MADE IN
HEAVEN
Old English Sheepdog
SEVENTH
*EMBEAU SYMPHONY
Basenji
EIGHTH
CH ALLMARK CARELESS
WHISPER
Australian Shepherd Dog
NINTH
CH NERADMIK CHANEL
Keeshond
TENTH
CH/IR/INT CH
BOWERHINTON
BETTERBELIEVEIT
Norwegian Elkhound
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TOP GUNDOG
SH CH KENOCTO
PRETTY PACHANGA OF
BONAPARTIST
Brittany
TOP TOY
*CH SLEEPYHOLLOW
SAPPHIRE DIVA AT
ANJULI
Japanese Chin
TOP TERRIER
*CH SHARNOR
EMERALD ELECTRA
Bedlington Terrier
TOP RARE BREED
SOLOVYEV PERLA
COLISTOS AT KINABULA
Cirneco dell’Etna
TOP IMPORTED
REGISTER
E’MIA DE L’EQUIPAGE
LAS FARGUES
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016 – 57
Paws ... for youth
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ave our usual Titbits and BJH Round-Up
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but we also have the photos of the YKC winner from East of England as well as
est JHA Semi-finals which is Working and Pastoral. In Handle with Care Lisa talks about stacking and free standing and the pros’
photos of the placings at the latest
A
and cons’ which come with them. We interview someone who took a trip to America
to go and work on the American show scene and Andrea also talks about
cking and how to train for the breed and handling rings.
free standing and stacking
Haley Jones and Sarah Gibbons
HANDLE
WITH CARE
by Lisa Moir
S
OME lively discussion has taken place on
the DOG WORLD Paws Facebook page
recently, and one of the topics I wanted to
pick up on was that which asked if handlers
with free-stood dogs should be given more
credit
edit over those with stacked breeds.
Part
art of the original post read: “When it comes to
junior handling, surely it’s easier to get your dog
straight/in
/in line/parallel to the judge when you
are able to
o physically put them into that position?
Maybe handlers
dlers of free stood dogs should be given
more credit?””
Stacked orr free standing
It was interesting
g to read the viewpoints of both
seasoned and newbie
ie handlers and parents, many
of whom had strong opinions
pinions on the topic. What
seemed to stand out thee most was that neither
stacked or free stood should
uld be given more credit
and junior handling should be judged on ability,
performance and rapport. The
e general consensu
consensus
was that neither free stood or stacked
tacked breeds are
easier than the other, and the ‘ease’
se’ is actually
act
all
dependent on the work and training
ng that has gone
on in the background.
To look at some of the viewpoints, Sophie Wildig,
winner of the JHA Junior of the Year utility semifinal at BUBA commented that in the past year
she has enjoyed success with stacked breeds and
prefers using them in handling competitions now,
more so than her original free stood breed.
Conversely, Kerry Roberts remarked that having
gone from a free standing small breed into a large
stacked breed, she would take a free standing dog
all day long, and that stacking is definitely not
easier. Rachel Cumberland commented that having
handled both free standing and stacked breeds,
that neither was easier than the other, although
she does prefer to handle stacked breeds in junior
handling and finds when shadowing she has more
control.
The shadowing was a point I could empathise
with having recently taken Libbi in an adult
handling class. As she had never been used as a
‘handling’ dog, she was never taught to stand and
wait while I walk round her. Undeniably a training
issue, which looked very messy in the handling class
when she followed me round rather than standing
still for the judge to view. Perhaps had she been a
‘stacked’ breed then I may have been able to hold
her in position.
Having, traditionally handled free standing
breeds (though I have dabbled with stacked
breeds), I am admittedly, more comfortable with
a free standing dog, as this is what I have most
experience with. However, that said, I readily adapt
my handling approach and positioning to suit the
breed I am charged with and I think that is the key
factor. It goes back to rapport and relationship,
understanding not only the breed, but the specific
dog you are handling, to ensure you can be the best
partnership.
When it comes to any dog, training is the
foundation for success. In my experi
experience, German
Spitz are quite forward puppies so I start teaching
them to stand from around the
t four-week mark, and
carry on consistently from
fro there, before beginning
to work at (low) height
heig to ensure the puppy is
happier and more
mor comfortable when it comes to
table work. Kind
K
show training, little and often, from
a young age pays dividends in the long run and
helps ensure you have a dog that knows its job and
won’t
w
let you down.
I wholeheartedly agree with James Newton who
“When it comes to any
dog, training is the
foundation for success.”
very sensibly suggested that show dogs should be
taught both elements of free standing and stacking
to ensure they are comfortable being directed by
their handler, whether by hand or by voice.
Going back to the original question though,
whether handlers of free stood dogs should
be given more credit over others, the answer is
definitely no. There are definitely elements that
can help a handler stand out more than their
counterparts and I do think there are some breeds
that can look flashier and perhaps add that extra
edge, making them a good choice for handling
competitions. However, handling should be judged
on ability and performance. The breed choice in
these competitions is up to the handler. There
should be no expectation that credit should be
given for handling free-stood over stacked. Likewise
a handler shouldn’t expect to obtain credit for
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The free
stood or
stacked
debate
mor ‘difficult’ dog. For example, a
handling a more
w a big dog shouldn’t be looked on
small child with
favourab – all handling competitions should be
favourably
judg against handling criteria.
judged
Exciting training day
Youngsters in the south east are in for a treat
with the arrival of a YKC training day next month.
Young dog owners are invited to boost their canine
training skills and try out different activities by
attending the fun training day in Chichester, Sussex.
The training day, aimed at beginners, will take
place at Sussex County dog training at the Dog
Barn on Aug 6. All YKC members aged six-24 years
are welcome and they will be able to experience a
range of activities such as obedience, agility and
flyball, as well as a session in scent work, for the first
time.
The day will offer members access to top trainers
within each activity. Miranda Batterbee will be
leading the obedience and flyball sessions, having
been involved with dogs all her adult working life
and has been a trainer for several different dog
training organisations, but now concentrates her
time working at Sussex County DTC, where she
teaches obedience, flyball and agility. For agility,
members will be taught by Josie Spurling, who has
been training for Sussex County for three years as
a qualified agility first instructor. She competes at
agility with her Sprocker Eva and has just qualified
for the UKA Finals. For the scent training session,
members will be taught by Anna Coyne, who has
been working for SCDT for nine years and currently
teaches obedience classes, recall and scent work.
Philip Slade, YKC membership development
co-ordinator, said: “The Sussex dog training day is
perfect for any young person who wishes to try out
agility, flyball and obedience for the first time. Our
training days are a must for any young dog lovers
who want to start competing in dog activities; it’s
the perfect way of discovering what you enjoy
doing the most. It’s also a fantastic way to meet likeminded people and life-long friendships are often
formed along the way.”
To find out more about the Sussex training day,
please contact the YKC team at YKC@thekennelclub.
org.uk. The day costs £15 per member, and is open
to 20 members, though spaces are limited. Any
breed of dog, providing it is fit and healthy, can take
part. However due to the nature of the training, the
YKC cannot accept dogs under 12 calendar months
onto the course.
Please get in touch if there is something you wish
to share lisamoir83@googlemail.com
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Olivia Busby demonstrating a stacked stance with her
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier at National Terrier junior
handling semi-finals.
Nine-year-old Lauren Bridges demonstrates an impressive
free stand with Samoyed Stryker at Crufts 2016.
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58 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
Haley Jones and Sarah Gibbons
in conversation
Jetting off to the US show scene
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I
n this week’s In Conversation we speak to
24-year-old Charlotte Druce from Leeds who
took a trip over to the American show scene.
HJ/SG: How long have you been handling
dogs?
CD: Nine years.
HJ/SG: Why did you decide to go and work in
America?
CD: After a YKC handling class at Paignton ch
show in 2010 I asked the judge Frank Whyte if he
had any advice for how I could improve (turns
out I placed last because I didn’t have to handle
as my dog was too well trained, she did it all for
me). It came up in the conversation that he knew
Brian Livingston, one of America’s top professional
handlers, who was looking for young handlers to
work with him and asked if I would be interested.
I gave it some thought after the show, asking
people’s advice and got back in touch with Mr
Whyte. Seven weeks later I was on my way.
HJ/SG: How long did you stay in the US?
CD: In 2010 I went over from October until
December and in 2011 from September until
December. Both times included going to the AKC
Eukanuba National Championship, the first year in
Long Beach California and the second in Orlando,
Florida. We drove to both from where I was based
just outside Dallas, Texas, in a purpose built 45ft
motor coach (known as the Truck).
Charlotte Druce and Leonberger Patton.
Titbits
AT WINDSOR Byron Williams
handled Glenda Newton’s
Portuguese Water Dog Ch/Can
Gr/Multi Ch Hi Seas Dr Romeo
Macduff to take DCC, BOB
and G2 and Tammy Weaver
handled her and Gerald Weaver’s
Australian Shepherd Allmark
Electic Avenue to take DCC and
BOB. On the third day Becki
Rowe handled her and Jenny
Rowe’s Standard Wirehaired
Dachshund Boloria’s Naughty But
Nice to take the BCC and Roisin
Howlett handled her Greyhound
Boughton Balanchine to take the
BCC. Over in the Whippet ring
Charley Donaldson handled
her, Leigh Morris and George
Waddell Ch Nothing Compares
To You at Crosscop to take the
RBCC. Brooke Murray handled
her Australian Silky Terrier Am
HJ/SG: What did you achieve while you were
out there?
CD: I learnt how to work with a variety of breeds,
how to groom and handle them for and in the
show ring.
HJ/SG: What breeds did you work with while
out there?
CD: The widest variety – we had Pharaoh
Hounds, Labradors, Papillions, Boston Terriers,
Rough Collies, Pointers, Leonbergers, Vizsla and
Australian Shepherds to name only some. Quite a
few ranked top of their respective breeds.
“I loved the work and
met the best people
who will be friends
for life.”
HJ/SG: Tell us about your daily routine while
out there?
CD: Normal days were full and show days
packed, as you will all know dogs do not give
you a day off. Days at home would start between
7am and 8am letting the dogs out and exercising
them both in the paddocks and on the treadmill
and morning feeds and cleaning each of the dogs
kennels as I go. Throughout the day I would spend
time in the kennel with the dogs, grooming, letting
them out and playing. Show days began at 6am.
We would be up and out of the truck before the
sun even came up to let the dogs out for an hour
before the show. We would then be checking the
schedule for the day to see which dogs need to be
in the building ready to be groomed for the start of
the show (most shows starting at 8am). Show days
would be busy with up to 50 dogs to be shown
a day, some dogs travelled with us and some
who met us at the show. You have to plan for the
breeds you have coming up, taking into account
who needs to be inside and who needs to be out,
Ch Lamplighter Bendill No Tail
Left Behind at Brookemur to take
BD and BOB. On the final day
Kayleigh Parkinson handled
her, Chris and Julie Parkinson’s
Euraiser Xania de Eurasipomer at
Kaydanmy to RBB and Bethany
Cawley handled her Manchester
Terrier Marlablue In A Twirl to
take RBB. Taking BIS was Josh
Henderson handling Jackie and
Victoria Ingram’s Dobemann Ch/
Ir Ch Jojavik Midnight Express
after taking DCC, BOB and G1 on
Thursday.
ON JULY 2 at Larkhall CA Orlagh
Lui handled her Soft-coated
Wheaten Terrier Thistlebe Them
There Eyes at EblanaHalls to take
BOB and G2.
AT EAST of England Connor
Bartlett handled Lisa Bartlett’s
Bearded Collie Kelligrews King
Of The Stars to take BPD and
Jodi Allen handled Diane and
John Allen’s Rottweiler Jodipas
Time Square to take the BCC.
Byron Williams handled Glenda
Newton’s Portuguese Water Dog
Ch/Can Gr/Multi Ch Hi Seas Dr
Romeo Macduff to take DCC
and BOB. Byron also handled
Michael Gadsby, Jason Lynn
and Sandra Stone’s Standard
Poodle Afterglow Kinky Boots
to BB and BOB. Taking RBD in
Portuguese Water Dogs was
Anna Samuelson’s Olhao Carlos
Castro Marim, who was handled
by Ashlie Pike. Ashlie also
handled her Welsh Cardigan
Corgi Tamlin Shelby Mustang
at Breezelyn to take BPB. Josh
Henderson handled Jackie and
Victoria Ingram’s Dobermann
Ch/Ir Ch Jovavik Midnight
Express to take DCC, BOB and G3.
Lauren Bridges handled Jana
Fulierova’s Samoyed Ch/Svk Gr
Ch Smiliesam Strike Home to
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and how long each takes to groom; obviously a
Pharaoh Hound and a Rough Collie take different
amounts of times to get ready.
HJ/SG: How is the showing environment
different to the UK?
CD: It’s a very busy environment in America. We
had our own set up with a number of grooming
tables and crates for the dogs. All the dogs
are groomed at the shows, some even bathed
everyday as shows have bathing facilities. All the
set ups have power so you can use blasters and
dryers to groom the dogs right up until the point of
them going in the ring making them look the best
they can.
HJ/SG: What was your favourite memory/
event?
CD: I loved travelling in the truck. The farthest
we travelled was the first year to Eukanuba and
it took 22 hours with stops to let the dogs out
for walks, but I loved being at Eukanuba. It’s just
before Christmas and lasts for five days. The rings
are decorated with snow-covered Christmas trees
decorated with red ribbons. At Eukanuba there is
no reserved grooming space, just a massive free for
all, everyone queues up from the day before with
all their pens, tables and crates. At the time people
are allowed in everyone just runs, it’s madness
everyone grabbing as much space as they can.
HJ/SG: What are some pros and cons of going
out and handling in the US?
CD: The pros are the things you learn and the
people you meet. I have made lifelong friends
who I have been out and visited since first going
to America. I learnt different handling techniques
and little grooming tricks that I would never have
learnt.
One con is showing in the UK is not as exciting
when you get back! Going from showing up to 50
dogs a day back to just my two makes some of the
show days drag!
HJ/SG: Would you go again?
CD: I would and I did, two years in a row I spent
September to December travelling through 12
states to various shows with the best handler I
could have ever have asked to work for.
HJ/SG: What advice would you give to
someone who was thinking of going out there
take BD and BOB. On Saturday
Ashley Place handled her and
Michelle Place’s Whippet Shiny
Sensation’s Smooth Foxy Lady at
Aarminias to take BCC, BOB and
G4. Luke Johnston handled his,
Brian Mansell, Jocelyn Duddell
Saluki Fernlark Schussboomer
to take BC, BOB and G3. Walter
Prest’s Afghan Hound Asianskies
Claret N Blu was handled by
Rebecca Ellrich to take the DCC
and Brooke Murray handled
her Australian Silky Terrier Am
Ch Lamplighter Bendill No
Tail Left Behind at Brookemur
to take BD and BNSC. On the
final day Lizzie Greenslade
handled Connie Hazeltine and
Sue Welch’s Pointer Just Wilburt
by Hookwood to take the
RDCC. Over in the Irish Setter
ring Amelia Siddle handled
her and Blake Crocker’s Sh Ch
Copper’s War Of Roses to take
the DCC, BOB and G4. Kayleigh
Charlotte Druce at the Eukanuba Nationals in the US.
to work under a handler?
CD: If you are willing to put in the work, get
down and dirty, get up at 7am and not go back to
bed until 4am the next day (okay so that was only
once, the day before we travelled to Eukanuba) do
it! It is the best thing I have ever done. I was 19 the
first time I went out, I had never been away from
home apart from a school trip for a week. I jumped
on a plane just a week after being officially invited
to fly 4,500 miles to work with people I had never
met, in a country I had never been to.
Okay so I won’t lie; the first day or two was tough,
but I arrived on Monday and Wednesday night I
was off to my first dog show. We showed in both
Texas and Oklahoma that weekend and took home
a best in show.
HJ/SG: Anything else you would like to add?
CD: Just because you are working under a
professional handler doesn’t mean you will be in
the ring every week. While I did show on occasion
people pay for the handler to show their dogs, so
my main job was to get the dogs ready and to the
ring on time.
I loved the work and met the best people who
will be friends for life. I have met Mr Whyte only
once since that day in Paignton six years ago. I told
him then how thankful I was for giving me the time
that day and for recommending me to Brian. To
this day I remain thankful to him and Brian and the
opportunity they gave me.
Q
Parkinson handled her, Chris
and Julie Parkinson’s Euraiser
Xania de Eurasipomer at
Kaydanmy to RBB and Lyndsey
Jones handled her Japanese
Spitz Llwyni Simba Stop N’ Stare
to take the RDCC.
ON JULY 9 at Highland CA
Kayleigh Parkinson handled
her, Chris and Julie Parkinson’s
Eurasier Xania de Eurasipomer at
Kaydanmy to take BOB and G4.
OVER AT Liskeard CS on Jul 10
Paige Edens handled her Pointer
Escrews Black Tuxedo at Dalens
to take BOB and G4. And at
the East Anglian Whippet Club
Charley Donaldson handled
her, Leigh Morris and George
Waddell Ch Nothing Compares
To You at Crosscop to take the
RBCC.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER ROUND-UP
June 26 – Eastbourne CS, JHA six-11, Lauren Goddard; JHA 12-16,
Abby Webb.
Jul 2 – Ashington CS, YKC six-11, Beth Hodgkinson; 12-16, Paige
Spencer.
Jul 2 – Larkhall CC, JH 12-16 and BJH, Orlagh Lui.
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DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016 – 59
Championship Round-Up
East of England 2016 photographs by Alan V Walker
On the first day, winner of the YKC handling six-11 years
was Willow Johnson with a Shetland Sheepdog.
YKC pastoral stakes winner Paige Spencer with Australian
Shepherd Austrian Dream Cupcake To Go with Wispafete.
The YKC working members stakes winner was Jodi Allen
with Rottweiler Jodipas Time Square.
The YKC 12-16 years handling winner was Tamsin Blyton
with a Boxer.
Ashlie Pike was the YKC 17-24 years winner with a
Portuguese Water Dog.
On the second day, Isabelle Woodhouse was the YKC six-11
years winner with a Bichon Frisé.
The YKC 12-16 years handling winner was Bryony Fossett
with a Miniature S/h Dachshund.
Winner of the YKC toy stakes Brooke Murray with
Australian Silky Terrier Am Ch Lamplighter Bendill No Tail
Left Behind at Brookemur.
The YKC hound stakes winner was Bryony Fossett with
Miniature S/h Dachshund Lokmadi A Boy Named Sue.
The winner of the YKC 12-16 handling was Chloë McDonald
with a Hungarian Vizsla.
The YKC 17-24 years handling winner was Charlotte
Dalgarno with a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
On the third day, the YKC six-11 years winner was Emily
Moores with a Pointer.
Evie Tinegate was the YKC terrier stakes winner with a
Parson Russell Terrier Milvinae All Aboard.
Kyle Adams was the YKC 17-24 years winner with a Pointer.
Pictured with judge Ray Morland.
Georgia Brown won the YKC gundog stakes with English
Springer Spaniel Trimere Time Trail with Sandiebeck.
Winner of YKC utility stakes Chloë Auld with Tibetan Terrier
Shatansas Alphie Romeo. Seen with judge Barry Day.
60 – DOG WORLD, July 22, 2016
National Working and Pastoral Breeds 2016 photographs by Alan V Walker
JHA working semi-final six-11 (l-r) winner Elizabeth Hodgkinson, judge Frank Kane, 2 Paige Hughes, 3 Ellie Beach,
Marina Scott from sponsor Dog World, 4 Layla Bolsover and 5 Thea Brooks.
JHA pastoral semi-final six-11 (l-r) winner Lauren Bridges, judge Hollie Kavanagh, 2 Ilysia Burrow, Marina Scott, 3 Willow
Johnston, 4 Katya Robinson, 5 Issac Wheeler, JHA secretary Liz Cartledge and 6 Thomas Edmonds.
JHA working semi-final 12-16 (l-r) Frank Kane, winner Kizzy Porter, Irene Terry, Marina Scott, 2 Trinity Robb, Haley Jones
and 3 Elise O’Connor.
JHA working semi-final 12-16 (l-r) Frank Kane, 4 Nicole Owles, 5 Min Witheyman, Marina Scott, Haley Jones and 6 DaisyMae Hunt.
JHA pastoral semi-final 12-16 (l-r) winner Robyn Arnall, Hollie Kavanagh, Marina Scott, 2 Lucy Green, Haley Jones and 3
Connor Bartlett.
JHA pastoral semi-final 12-16 (l-r) 4 Jason Reid, Hollie Kavanagh, 5 Paige Spencer, Marina Scott, Haley Jones and 6 Reef
Martin.
Taking the lead
by Andrea Keepence-Keyte
andi.keyte@hotmail.co.uk, 01386 830908
Train for breed and handling rings
F
ollowing on from Lisa’s discussion in Handle
with Care on page 47 about whether free
stood dogs should be given more/less credit
than that of stacked dogs in the handling
ring, this is a contentious issue and for me,
and personally, I do not care. What I am looking for
in the ring as a judge is that the dog is shown a) to
its best and b) as it would be shown/stacked in the
breed ring. I will not and do not give extra credit nor
penalise handlers who free stand or stack.
Sympathetic judging
If a handler is free stacking I am sympathetic
as a judge if the dog fidgets or is not stood quite
perfectly. I will penalise though if you cannot
shadow around your free stood dog and I also
look for handlers to be able to free stack without
blocking the view down the line up. When you
decide that you would like to use a dog for
handling, I personally start to train for both the
handling ring and the breed ring. The main things
I train for in preparation for the handling ring is
shadow work and changing lead hands, both
stationary and on the move. I show a stacked
breed, but it is also acceptable for Beagles to be
free shown so I do try to train for both and then I go
with whichever the hound is more comfortable.
On the move sometimes I have had to be
sympathetic to handlers of large dogs when the
handling has been allocated a tiny ring. I will try to
ask for patterns that will not be over difficult to a
“...handling competition
is about the ability to
show the dog to its
absolute best...”
large dog as I do not see the point in making dog
and handler struggle doing tiny triangles in the
corner of the ring for example – it is off putting. I
will try to ask for a pattern where the handler can
maximise the space. It is true that handlers come
up against small rings in the breed, but again it
is my belief that judges should compensate for
this as they are meant to be assessing movement.
When I have handled Borzoi there is nothing more
disappointing when you find yourself in a tiny ring
handling a breed that is meant to really move.
I believe that it is important that handling judges
do their homework and at least go around and
observe how different breeds are shown. Some
dogs are traditionally free stood in the ring, for
example Dalmatians and some gundogs, and
some breeds are shown front on: Staffordshire Bull
Terriers and Dogue de Bordeaux for example.
Personal choice
In my opinion, when stacking a dog in profile,
there is no right or wrong way. Some old school
judges will argue with me about this and try
making the point that the dog should be shown
so that the head looks to the judge’s left, so near
side on. In my opinion it is up to the handler (and
sometimes the dog!) which way around a dog
is stacked, most commonly due to the markings
on the dog. I train all of mine to be able to stack
either way around. This has proved useful for many
reasons both in the handling ring and in the breed
ring. Judges, therefore, should train themselves to
be able to cope with this and go over a dog that
may not be stacked how they are accustomed.
Stacking your dog is a personal choice most of
the time and sometimes it is dictated by how the
breed is traditionally shown. Whatever the reason,
as long as you are showing the dog to its best in the
handling ring it is my belief that neither way should
be given preference. At the end of the day, handling
competition is about the ability to show the dog
to its absolute best and as long as that is being
achieved then you are meeting the remit.
Hayley Jones emailed to say that she won her
class, took best adult handler and subsequently
best overall handler under handling judge Becca
Mills at Yeovil on June 24 – congratulations on a
fabulous win!
“It’s a universal law – intolerance is the first sign
of an inadequate education. An ill-educated person
behaves with arrogant impatience, whereas truly
profound education breeds humility.” – Aleksandr
Solzhenitsyn.
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Q